Treasure
Summary
Treasure in Scripture refers to stored wealth of various kinds, but primarily teaches about the superior value of heavenly treasure over earthly riches.
☩Earthly Treasure
Scripture mentions treasures of gold, silver, precious stones, and other valuables stored in royal treasuries, the Temple treasury, and private hoards. Kings accumulated treasures, sometimes as tribute from conquered peoples. The wise men brought treasures of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to the infant Jesus.
☩Heavenly Treasure
Jesus taught His followers not to lay up treasures on earth where moth and rust corrupt and thieves break through and steal, but to lay up treasures in heaven. Where one's treasure is, there will the heart be also. The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, worth selling all to obtain. True riches are found in wisdom, godliness, and faith in Christ.
