1. Where is your treasure? (19-23)

Treasures on earth cannot last forever: Cars break down; clothes get old or out of style; houses become a burden; money loses its value; people disappoint us. More importantly, if our treasures are in heaven, our hearts are turned to God. If our treasures are on earth, our hearts are earth-bound. If our treasures are in heaven, then we can have spiritual eyes to see people and the world from God's point of view. If our hearts are fixed on the things of the world, we are spiritually blind.

2. You cannot serve God and money (24)

The Pharisees thought that they could have the peace that comes from God and also enjoy the world. They did not seek to please God--they only wanted benefits from him. Jesus said that no one can love God and money at the same time. We must choose between them. If we love and serve God, we can rule money. If we love money, it rules us, and we cannot serve God.

Application: Lord, give me eyes to see people and things from your point of view and help me to give you first place in my heart.
One Word: Love God, not money