Securing Riches or a Place in Heaven?
There is nothing wrong with providing for ourselves and those we love, regarding the needs of this present, short, fleeting life. But there is something seriously wrong with not providing for ourselves and for those we love, regarding the needs of the next life, which is eternal and unchanging. This life is not like staying, it is more like walking. Many people have chosen to stay here, not to walk… This is why they try to establish themselves securely. You bury a treasure in a secure place, a place only you know, maybe a place that belongs to you. You save money in a personal account, and banks spend millions in security systems. The money is secure, but our life is not. Storing money gives us a false sense of security. If you have money, the things that help you feel good in this life, the things that help you stay well, they are secure. However, even when you have money, you are worried. First of all, because the money might be secure, but your health is not, life itself is not ...