In what ways can believers prioritize spiritual inheritance over earthly wealth? God Himself as Our Portion “Then the LORD said to Aaron, ‘You will have no inheritance in their land, nor will you have any portion among them; I am your portion and your inheritance among the Israelites.’” (Numbers 18:20) • The Levites forfeited land, yet gained something richer: the Lord Himself. • Earthly assets fluctuate; God’s presence, promises, and power never depreciate. • Our ultimate wealth is not what we hold in hand but Who holds us. Seeing Wealth Through Heaven’s Lens “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth… But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven… For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” (Matthew 6:19-21) • Jesus orients disciples toward heavenly accounts, not earthly portfolios. • Stockpiling for self can corrode affection for the Lord; investing in eternity secures the heart. Living as Heirs, Not Owners “[He] has given us… an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you.” (1 Peter 1:3-4) • Believers are heirs to an everlasting estate; earthly holdings are on loan. • Stewardship replaces ownership: possessions become tools for kingdom purposes. Practical Ways to Prioritize the Spiritual Inheritance • Budget generosity first—tithes, offerings, acts of mercy—before personal spending (2 Corinthians 9:6-8). • Simplify lifestyle choices; ask, “Does this purchase advance God’s kingdom or merely pad my comfort?” • Schedule regular times to recount eternal promises (Colossians 3:1-4) so temporal desires shrink. • Serve with time and talents; investing labor in gospel work yields “fruit that will last” (John 15:16). • Celebrate testimonies of salvation and spiritual growth as true gains (3 John 4). Cultivating Contentment “Keep your lives free from the love of money… for He has said: ‘Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.’” (Hebrews 13:5) • Contentment flows from companionship with Christ, not the size of a bank account. • Gratitude journals, fasting from non-essentials, and meditating on God’s faithful provision train the heart to rest in Him. Investing in the Eternal “Whatever was gain to me I count as loss for the sake of Christ.” (Philippians 3:7-8) • Redirect ambition: pursue spiritual growth, discipleship, and missions over titles and toys. • View setbacks—market dips, lost opportunities—as reminders that true treasure is untouchable. Keeping the Heart Anchored Above “Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” (Colossians 3:2) • Daily worship, Scripture intake, and fellowship recalibrate priorities. • Surround yourself with believers who value eternal dividends, reinforcing a kingdom culture in community. Prioritizing spiritual inheritance means echoing the Levites’ posture: relinquish claims to transient wealth and rejoice that the Lord Himself is our unfading portion. |
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