To have more in life is great, but that shouldn’t distract us from reaching out to others. There must be some balance on our part to share these blessings because many do not have what they need to live a life of dignity. How can those who are “rich” continue to hold on to their possessions when such a situation exists? If we have more, we are obliged to give more for the obvious reason that we are able to do so.

Wealth, used in a disordered fashion, can give us a false sense of security. When we become too obsessed with wealth, this may also lead us into hurtful desires and selfishness. The scriptures give us an irony: we lose what we keep and we gain what we give away. Generosity will be amply repaid, both in this life and in eternity. (Pro 3: 9 – 10, Lk 6: 38)

Jesus offers us a unique treasure which no money can buy and no thief can steal. What we value most is our greatest treasure. If we become too enamored with material wealth, we may become slaves of this earth. We invest our spiritual wealth and health in God and his eternal kingdom. Let us examine ourselves, what is our greatest treasure?