Treasures Which moth and decay can't destroy or Thieves can't steal

Gospel Thoughts

*Ordinary Season : 11th Week - Friday*

*Treasures Which moth and decay can't destroy or Thieves can't steal*

*GOSPEL -  Mt 6:19-23*

*FIRST READING - 2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20*

*1) Worldly Treasures*

There are number of things which belong to the Worldly Treasure. 

Money, wealth, Gold, name, power, Desires of the Flesh, all these belong to worldly Treasures. 

At times the whole focus of human being is to achieve the Worldly treasures than anything else 

*2) Jesus' warning not to store up the Worldly treasures*

The reason for this warning is very simple. 

First of all, all these Worldly treasures are not permanent. They are memomentary in nature 

Secondly these treasures are at times dangerous for our own life, because they put our life into risk 

Thirdly these things some times are stolen by Thieves, some times attacked by decay and moth 

So one need to be careful. When they are stolen or attacked by moth or decay they make our life miserable. 

*3) Heavenly Treasures*

Jesus also speaks about the Heavenly Treasures which do see decay, or attacked by moth or can be stolen by the Thieves. 

So Jesus tell us to search for such tresure and to store up this treasure in heaven. 

If so what is this treasure?

*4) Permanent Treasure*

Permanent treasure belong to the group, where it does not see any kind of decay, can't be attacked by moth and stolen by Thieves 

*A) Love* Love is a treasure which can't be stolen or attacked by moth or by decay. Genuine and unconditional love is always eternal

*B) Generosity* Its a divine quality no one can steal or destroy 

*C) Forgiveness* It can only be given and received. But can't be stolen by anyone 

*D) Sacrifice, Humility, Sincerity, faithfulness, selfless service, Sharing, care, patience, Concern*

All these above qualities are great heavenly treasures, which can't be stolen and attacked by moth and decay 

*5) Advantage of Heavenly Treasures*

Heavenly treasures always bring God's blessings to us 

They always make our life meaningful and beautiful. 

They brighten our life and future

They become important assets in our life, which assist our life in a right direction

*6) Where is my treasure?*

When we think about the heavenly treasures, where is my treasure? 

How do I value heavenly treasures, infront of earthly treasures? 

What type treasures i posses in my life? Heavenly treasures or Worldly treasures? 

What can I do more to achieve heavenly treasures to store up in heaven??

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*