Treasures

"First of all, Solomon’s temple speaks of purity. The whole building was characterized by its great length.....
Maybe as you read this devotion today, you are going through some challenging situations in your life. Be encouraged to know that the fiery trials are sent your way to purge and equip you so that you will be able to enter into your “new building” with God’s blessing.....
Finally, Solomon’s temple was made of pure gold. It cost billions of dollars to build because it was covered within and without with pure gold. God wants your inner life and outward ministry to be gloriously full of His presence and power." - KongHee.com, Daily Devotions

As i was reading this part of the devotion, i was just reminded of the desert song.
Indeed only the purest gold can withstand the fierest flames.
But you can't simply pick up a gold piece just on the street can you?
Which leads to me thinking, how are going to be that gold?

I would like to think it in the context of today's society.
Gold vs Dollars(Paper Money)
Which is a more stable indicator of financial abundance? (Let's not take diamond into context.)
The answer is obviously gold right, since it is used in determining currency strength and values.

And there is your answer.
If gold determines currency strength and value, Character determines our strength and values.
Our gold is our character.
When we have built up a large amount of gold in our banks, we are not afraid of going through even the deepest of recessions because we can be assured that our gold will be more than enough to last us throughout the recession.
When we have built up our character, we are not afraid of going through the most arduous of tasks because we know that we can withstand any challenges that may come our way.

And most importantly, an accumulation of wealth, or gold for the matter is not something that can be done overnight.
Similarly, a building up of character is not achieved overnight.


So my friends, start saving up today!

Matthew 6:20 (Amplified Bible)

^"But gather and heap up and store for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust nor worm consume and destroy, and where thieves do not break through and steal;"

-BibleGateway.com