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These words.

I. As an ENTIRE PROPOSITION IN THEMSELVES.

1. Every man has something which he accounts his treasure or chief good. This is apparent —

(1)  From the activity of man's mind;

(2)  From the method of his acting,

2. Whatsoever a man places his treasure in, upon that he places his heart also.

(1)  A restless and laborious endeavour to possess himself of it.

(2)  He places his whole delight in it.

(3)  He supports his mind from it in all his troubles.

(4)  For the preservation of that he will part with all else besides.

II. As AN ARGUMENT. TWO rivals for the affections; man cannot fix on both.

1. Consider how far inferior the world is to man's heart. Its enjoyments are

(1)  Indefectible;

(2)  Endless;

(3)  Not to be taken away.

(Dr. South.)

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KJV: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

WEB: "Don't lay up treasures for yourselves on the earth, where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break through and steal;