Jesus is trying to help you not store your treasures on earth because they won’t last long. It is a waste of time getting earthly rewards and wealth that is only invested in temporal things. But, that isn’t something we think about much while living on this earth.

We know we are going to die and leave it all behind. But, that doesn’t stop us. These treasures and rewards seem so real. It feels like we just can’t live without them. Not only do earthly finances and rewards benefit us physically as creature comforts, they benefit us emotionally. We NEED a little bit of appreciation or recognition. So, we try to look financially and professionally successful.