Jesus spoke of treasure when He spoke about its significance for a person’s worth and values. He advised His disciples that they should bury their riches in heaven where moth and corrosion cannot deteriorate them and thieves cannot gain entry and steal them away.

Spiritual savings accounts offer rewards in this life and eternity for doing the things God considers important. They give an incentive for doing God-honoring acts.

1. The Word of God

Many Christians understand the Word of God to be an inspirational account of how God has interacted with humanity in the past, providing guidance in matters of faith and morality.

The Word of God also refers to Jesus’ teachings recorded in the Gospels, which differ significantly from Old Testament law by emphasizing loving your neighbor and turning the other cheek.

Jesus urges us not to focus solely on acquiring wealth and possessions, but instead invest our hearts in treasure that lasts a lifetime. According to him, your heart will follow your treasure; so what kind of treasure are these? Essentially they are people. By loving and serving others with an undivided heart you are hoarding up valuable riches for heaven which may ultimately outstrip accumulating material items which eventually depreciate or break. This kind of investment may prove more lucrative.

2. The Holy Spirit

Jesus taught that those who lay up treasure in heaven will lead lives of character and be content. Such treasures include things such as holiness, righteousness, humility, sacrifice and mercy – qualities Arthur Brooks considers essential components of genuine happiness.

God gives us His Holy Spirit when we believe in Jesus, to connect us more closely to Christ and become more like Him. According to Scripture, the Holy Spirit is God and one of three equal members of the Trinity.

Trusting in God and living for His glory can help us navigate life with confidence and purpose. He’ll ensure we don’t waste our lives on worldly goods or pride-driven activities that don’t matter in life’s scheme; protect relationships and help us focus on what really matters; give strength to follow Jesus’ commands and share the good news of salvation with others.

3. The Body of Christ

The Bible often speaks about the Body of Christ – that is, its members – as being God’s representatives on Earth (Ephesians 1:23, 4:16 and 1 Corinthians 12:12-13:12). This includes all believers who have been saved through baptism who reside together across various churches, fellowships, ministries, and groups.

What matters here is that the body of Christ shares in God’s values of holiness, righteousness, honesty, sacrifice, mercy and justice – to name but a few. It provides relationships that last into eternity while embodying his love.

The Body of Christ provides an environment in which those storing up treasures in heaven do not hoard their material wealth but give it away for the benefit of Kingdom work. This has implications for Christian faculty members, business practitioners, pastors and pastors who serve as stewards of temporal wealth. When members live this way together as one body the church grows!

4. The Church

Christians are charged with supporting local churches and ministries that God has established, in order to build up our treasures in heaven (Malachi 3:10). Additionally, Christian believers should get involved with ministry activities–from prayerful mediation to serving others–so they may enrich themselves with treasures in heaven.

Heaven values holiness, purity, honesty, humility, sacrifice, and mercy as qualities that define character – qualities found throughout the Church. Therefore it’s imperative that investors invest in her.

Living a treasure-filled life requires prioritizing what God values; for instance, giving generously, praying regularly, and fasting are some examples. Doing this helps us focus our hearts on His priorities rather than those of this world which often come and go quickly; additionally, it shows us that true wealth lies not in possessions or money but in relationships we build through Church membership that cannot be destroyed or stolen away from us.