Connect Job 15:29 with Jesus' teachings on wealth in Matthew 6:19-21. Rich Today, Gone Tomorrow Job 15:29: “He will no longer be rich; his wealth will not endure, nor will his possessions spread over the land.” Matthew 6:19-21: “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Two Voices, One Truth • Job 15:29 describes the certain collapse of the wicked man’s fortune. • Jesus in Matthew 6:19-21 warns disciples that earthly treasure is always vulnerable. • Both passages affirm the literal, inevitable decay of material wealth and the supremacy of heavenly treasure. Why Earthly Wealth Fails • It can disappear: Proverbs 23:5. • It cannot follow us past death: Psalm 49:16-17. • It competes with loyalty to God: Matthew 6:24. • It blinds the heart: 1 Timothy 6:9-10. The Nature of Heavenly Treasure • Secure—no moth, rust, or thief can touch it. • Eternal—endures beyond this age (1 Peter 1:4). • Relational—stored “in heaven,” where Christ Himself is (Colossians 3:1-2). • Heart-shaping—reveals our true allegiance (Matthew 6:21). Storing Up Treasure in Heaven • Give generously to the needy (Matthew 6:3-4; 1 Timothy 6:17-19). • Invest time and resources in gospel work (Philippians 4:17). • Practice contentment and gratitude (Hebrews 13:5). • Pursue righteousness, not riches, as life’s aim (Matthew 6:33). Living the Contrast • Hold possessions lightly; they are on loan from God (Psalm 24:1). • Let stewardship replace ownership—use wealth as a tool for eternal impact. • Measure success not by accumulation but by obedience and generosity (Acts 20:35). • Remember the rich fool of Luke 12:15-21—prosperity without God is poverty. Takeaway Both Job 15:29 and Matthew 6:19-21 call us to face the hard fact: earthly wealth fades, but treasures laid up with God stand forever. Set your heart where your treasure can never be lost. |
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