Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5200 Human civilisation » 5591 treasure Highly valued objects or accumulated riches. Treasure has at best only short-term benefit but can bring spiritual dangers. Spiritual treasure is of eternal value and comes from knowing and serving God. The limitations of accumulated treasure It is easily lost Isaiah 64:11 See also 2 Kings 24:13; Jeremiah 15:13; Jeremiah 17:3; Jeremiah 20:5; Lamentations 1:10-11; Hosea 13:15; Ob 6; Matthew 6:19; James 5:2-3; Revelation 18:14 It is no security against God's displeasure Proverbs 11:4 See also Job 20:20; Jeremiah 51:13; Ezekiel 7:19; Hosea 9:6; Zephaniah 1:18; Luke 12:16-21 It does not satisfy Ecclesiastes 5:10 See also Psalm 39:6; Haggai 1:6 The spiritual dangers of accumulated treasure It can lead to pride 1 Timothy 6:17 See also Deuteronomy 8:13-14; Ezekiel 7:20; Ezekiel 28:4-5; Daniel 4:30 It can lead a person away from God Revelation 3:17 See also Job 31:24-25,28; Proverbs 11:28 It can lead to greed Luke 12:15 See also 1 Timothy 6:9-10 Acquiring it can lead to dishonesty Joshua 7:21; Psalm 62:10; Proverbs 21:6 It can lead to idolatry Exodus 32:2-4; Isaiah 2:7-8; Ezekiel 7:20; Ezekiel 16:17 Spiritual treasure Treasure consists in knowing God and his wisdom Colossians 2:2-3 See also Job 28:12-19; Proverbs 2:4; Proverbs 3:13-15; Proverbs 8:10-11; Proverbs 24:3-4; Isaiah 33:6 God's word is supreme treasure Job 23:12; Psalm 19:9-10; Psalm 119:72,127 The kingdom of God is supreme treasure Matthew 13:44 See also Matthew 13:45-46,52 Spiritual treasure is more important than material possessions Hebrews 11:26 See also Job 22:23-25; Matthew 13:44-46 It is of eternal value Luke 12:33 See also Matthew 6:20; 1 Peter 1:4 It is gained through generosity and wisdom Matthew 19:21 pp Mark 10:21 pp Luke 18:22 See also Proverbs 8:21; Proverbs 15:6; 1 Timothy 6:18-19 Treasure reveals true commitment Matthew 6:21 pp Luke 12:34 See also Matthew 6:24 pp Luke 16:13 Believers willingly give God their treasures Matthew 2:11 See also Exodus 35:22; Joshua 6:24; 1 Chronicles 29:3-5 God's people are his treasured possession Deuteronomy 7:6 See also Exodus 19:5; Deuteronomy 14:2; Deuteronomy 26:18; Psalm 135:4; Malachi 3:17 The gospel as treasure in clay jars See also
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