Matthew 6:20
Amharic (Tigrigna: Contemporary Tigrinya Bible 2024)
ኣብ ሰማይ ግና ኣብ ሰማይ መዝገብ ኣዋህልሉ፣ ኣብቲ ዕንቅርቢት ወይ ረስኒ ኣብ ዘየጥፍኣሉ፣ ሰረቕቲ ኣብ ዘይሰብሩሉ ወይ ዘይሰርቕዎ።
What Does This Mean?
Jesus is telling his followers to save their treasures in heaven rather than on earth, where they can be damaged or stolen. The main message is about the value of heavenly rewards over earthly possessions.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a piggy bank full of coins, but it's outside and could get ruined by rain or taken by someone else. Jesus says to save your treasures in heaven instead, where they're safe forever!
Historical Background
Matthew wrote this verse around AD 80-90 for Jewish Christians facing persecution. It was part of the Sermon on the Mount, encouraging people to focus on spiritual wealth rather than material things.
Living It Out Today
Today, if you work hard and save money just for yourself, it can be stolen or lost over time. But if you use your resources to help others and build a relationship with God, those treasures last forever in heaven.
Topics
heavenly rewardsmaterialismperseverancetreasurefaithspiritual growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can we lay up treasures in heaven?
Lay up treasures in heaven by being generous with your resources, helping others, and building a close relationship with God through prayer and good deeds.
What are some examples of 'treasures' that last forever?
Examples include acts of kindness, sharing the gospel, helping those in need, and making wise spiritual investments like studying the Bible or attending church regularly.
Why is it important to focus on heavenly treasures instead of earthly ones?
Focusing on heavenly treasures helps us prioritize our faith and relationship with God over material possessions that can be lost or stolen. It ensures our ultimate happiness and eternal reward.
Can you give an example of someone who lived this verse?
Someone who gives their time and money to help the poor, regardless of personal gain, exemplifies living this verse by laying up treasures in heaven through acts of charity.