Verse 34
As a principle, people think about and long for the place where their treasure resides, whether on earth or in heaven. Investing in heaven draws one’s affections in that direction, but if one’s riches are on earth he or she will think more about temporal things.
Jesus wanted His disciples to be free from unnecessary anxiety as they faced opposition and persecution for their faith. To remove it from them He reminded them first that life consists of more than material possessions (Luke 12:22-24). Second, He told them that worry is foolish because it cannot effect objective change (Luke 12:25-28). Third, He noted that worry characterizes pagans (Luke 12:29-31). Then He encouraged them with a reason not to fear, namely, that God would give them the kingdom (Luke 12:32). Finally He urged them to transfer their assets from earth to heaven. This would give them immediate peace as well as eventual reward (Luke 12:33-34).
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