Key Bible Verses
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Matthew 6:19-21 (Primary Text): “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
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Matthew 6:25-34 (Context): The passage on worry, teaching trust in God for daily needs.
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Matthew 13:52: “Therefore every teacher of the law who has become a disciple in the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as well as old.”
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Romans 12:1: “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.”
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1 Corinthians 6:19-20: “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.”
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Colossians 2:2-3: “My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.”
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1 Thessalonians 2:19-20: “For what is our hope, our joy, or the crown in which we will glory in the presence of our Lord Jesus when he comes? Is it not you? Indeed, you are our glory and joy.”
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1 Thessalonians 4:11-12: “…and to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own business and work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.”
Memorable Quotes from the Sermon
On the Nature of Earthly Treasure:
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“Money is the only commodity where if you increase the supply of it, it doesn’t increase the quality of living… it dilutes the money supply and reduces its purchasing power, leading to inflation and poverty.”
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“Every time they print out of thin air a trillion dollars, the value of your dollars in your savings account drops accordingly.”
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“The U.S. dollar has lost 97-98% of its purchasing power since 1971.”
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“Earthly treasures are affected by decay, debasement, or depreciation.”
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“Those without God tend to be consumed by their love of money because money represents wealth and represents their ability to survive in times of crisis. Money equates with personal security.”
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“Once people have their wealth, they’re then consumed and paralyzed by fear of losing that wealth.”
On the Current Economic System:
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“We are watching the death of one monetary system and the evolution of a new monetary system.”
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“The architecture of global finance is shifting in front of our very eyes.”
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“The technology for the control system described in Revelation 13 is not science fiction; it’s being built now.”
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“The bad news is we can’t change what’s happening to the economy around us. We have no control over that.”
On the Meaning of Heavenly Treasure:
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“Heavenly treasure is permanent, unaffected by thieves. Politicians can’t get their hands on it. Politicians cannot induce a currency debasement of your heavenly money.”
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“Heavenly treasure isn’t a celestial bank account; it’s anything of eternal value.”
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“Your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit. When we care for our body we are preparing ourselves to receive the holy spirit.”
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“The greatest treasure is winning souls for Jesus Christ.”
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“The word of God is a treasure. And those who are wise treasure this in their hearts and in their minds.”
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“Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also… This is not a command for your heart to follow your treasure, but a diagnosis that your heart will always follow your treasure.”
On Application and Trust:
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“Show me a man’s budget for the month, and I’ll tell you whether he’s a Christian or not.” (Quoting his father)
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“Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.”
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“Don’t pursue dollar wealth. Pursue treasures in heaven above.”
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“Invest your time, your talents, and your money in evangelism to the lost and sacrificial service to the hurting.”
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“It’s never too late to start building up treasure in heaven above.”