Set Your Heart on Spiritual Treasures

"Where your treasure is, there your hearts will be also." -LUKE 12:34.

JEHOVAH is the wealthiest Person in the universe.  (1 Chronicles 29:11,12) As a generous Father, he openhandedly shares his spiritual riches with all who discern their excelling value. How grateful we are that Jehovah has given us spiritual treasures, which include (1) God's Kingdom, (2) our lifesaving ministry, and(3) the precious truths found in his Word!  If we are not careful, though, we could lose appreciation for these treasures and, in effect, throw them away. To hold on to them, we must use them well and constantly  renew our love for them.  Jesus said: "Where your treasure is, there your hearts will be also." -Luke 12:34. 

Let us consider how we can develop and maintain our love and appreciation for the Kingdom, the ministry, and the truth. As we do so, meditate on how you personally can deepen your love for these spiritual treasures

GOD'S KINGDOM-LIKE A PRICELESS PEARL

Read Matthew 13:45, 46. Jesus told an illustration about a merchant who was seeking pearls. Over the years, the merchant had no doubt bought and sold hundreds of pearls. Yet, now he found the one pearl that was so magnificent that just seeing it made his heart rejoice. But to but it would mean that he would have to sell everything else that he owned. Can you imagine how precious that pearl was to him? 

What is the lesson for us?  The truth that God's Kingdom is like that priceless pearl. If we love it as much as the merchant loved that pearl, we will be willing to give up everything in order to become and remain one of the subjects of the Kingdom.  (Read Mark 10:28-30.) Consider two individuals who did just that. 

Next time: Set Your Heart on Spiritual Treasures -Conclusion of -GOD'S KINGDOM LIKE A PRICELESS PEARL

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