“Tell them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, to be generous givers, sharing with others. In this way they will save up a treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the future and so lay hold of what is truly life.” —1 Timothy 6:18–19
True faith involves knowledge and conviction of God’s saving grace and then acting on that knowledge. Doing good, being generous, and being willing to share are the fruits of true faith. They are an outgrowth of the seed of faith, just as an ear of corn is the outgrowth of a kernel of corn planted in the soil. Conviction moves us to do the good works that God has planned ahead for us to do as we walk on the path of faith. As God transforms us by the renewing of our minds, we will find ourselves transformed from being “getters” to becoming givers. As we become givers, we will be progressively more concerned with fulfilling kingdom objectives. Giving results in our laying up treasure in heaven.
When we fully understand the reality of this principle, we truly begin to accomplish great things for God’s kingdom! Businessman Phil Wiegand calls this kingdom approach to life “KingdomNomics.” KingdomNomics involves defining life from God’s point of view, as communicated to us through the Bible. This perspective helps us to determine how we invest our time, talent, and treasure in those things that will last forever.
The promise of eternal reward is a motivating factor as we consider the impact of what we do in this world. The decisions we make here on earth will echo into eternity.
Become More
In what ways are you able to use your time, talent, and treasure to echo into eternity? Is this a new concept for you? Think about some ways you can deposit to your bank account in heaven.
Further Reflections
“Because we are not looking at what can be seen but at what cannot be seen. For what can be seen is temporary, but what cannot be seen is eternal.” —2 Corinthians 4:18
“Therefore, if you have been raised with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.” —Colossians 3:1
[This article is from KingdomNomics.com by Phil Wiegand]