The Treasure We Have Stored Up In Heaven

For a short time, we will experience many hardships, trials, and tribulations and for a time it will appear that the godly are flourishing while the children of God are in great deprivation, but in the world to come, the life we lose here will be rewarded with much gain in the next. But if we gain much in this world through covetous behavior, we will forfeit much in the next. How important, therefore, to take care of our lives, and to be on our guard against all covetousness, for our life does not consist of the abundance of our possessions, but of the treasure we have stored up in heaven. 
And he said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.”

Our United Prayer:
Loving Father, keep us from covetousness, carnal behavior, and envying the wicked who seem to have everything in this world, while so many of Your children often seem to be so deprived. Help us to realize how short this life is and the futility of living for earthly possessions. Help us to live our lives in spirit and truth, so that by dying to self, we live for Christ and to His praise and glory, which will produce a great reward in heaven. In Jesus' name, AMEN.