In 1 Timothy 6:18-19 it says, “Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and should give happily to those in need, always being ready to share with others whatever God has given them. By doing this they will be storing up real treasure for themselves in heaven—it is the only safe investment for eternity! And they will be living a fruitful Christian life down here as well.” (TLB)
Generosity is an investment. Luke 16:9 says, “Use your worldly resources to benefit others” (NLT). In the end I can’t take it with me. This was pointed out to me recently. Did you know that mortuaries sell burial suits? They’re for people who want to be buried in a suit but don’t have one. Do you know what the difference is between a burial suit and a regular suit? There are no pockets in a burial suit. It’s true! You don’t need them, because you can’t take it with you. But you can send it ahead.
How can you and I do that? By investing in people who are going there.
The Bible says in 1 Timothy 6:18-19, “Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and should give happily to those in need, always being ready to share with others whatever God has given them. By doing this they will be storing up real treasure for themselves in heaven—it is the only safe investment for eternity! And they will be living a fruitful Christian life down here as well” (TLB).
Every time I’m generous with the poor, a friend, or a neighbor, God says I’m storing up treasure in the bank of heaven. My time on Earth is only about 80 or at the most 100 years. But I’ll spend trillions of years in eternity. So where do I need to have my biggest account?
There’s no greater investment than the Kingdom of God. When I help other people with my time, money, resources—whatever I’ve got—I’m actually making an investment in heaven.
My investment is protected in heaven. It pays good rates. It’s proven. There are great dividends and no risks.
I’m not going to get that kind of investment anywhere else!
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