What Is Your Treasure?

“A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.” (Proverbs 12:3)
We live in a day where men do whatever it takes to get ahead. The corporate scandals of recent years are simply an indicator of the depth of corruption eating away at the heart of our society. Men ascending the corporate ladder step on anyone in their way and use whatever means necessary to get what they want. When a man attempts to established himself by wickedness, he unknowingly builds his foundation on sand. Whatever he attempts to build may stand for a season, but the shifting sands and winds of time will soon bring destruction to his efforts. A righteous man, however, will build his work upon the foundation of Jesus Christ. Anything he builds upon this sure foundation will last for eternity. Most of our efforts in life are wasted, because we are chasing corruptible treasures. John Eldredge said: “There are two incorruptible treasures that we should lay up for ourselves- the Word of God and the souls of men.” “Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven… For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” (Matthew 6:19-21)