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Where the Treasure Is

Matthew 6:21

“Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” The statement works in both directions. What we consistently invest in shapes what we love, and what we love shapes where we invest. The pattern of our resources is one of the clearest windows into the heart.

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Jesus’ diagnostic: the location of treasure reveals the location of the heart.

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Matthew 6

Matthew 6:21

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