QUOTE : OUR RICHES ARE IN HEAVEN Heaven is also precious to us because it is where our riches are. Matthew 6:19–21 says, “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” What a statement! How can we lay up for ourselves riches in heaven? The only way we can get our treasures from here to there is by investing in God’s work. We can’t take our money with us to heaven, or our homes, cars, boats, or articles of clothing. But we can take other people with us by investing our lives and resources in the spreading of God’s kingdom. The only things going from earth to heaven are human souls and the Word of God. So if you’re trying to build equity in heaven, invest your time, talents, and treasure in the Word of God and the souls of men and women who need the message of Jesus Christ.