Taken from my daily scripture book:
"He who is faithful in a very little thing is faithful also in much; and he who is unrighteous in very little thing is unrighteous also in much. Therefore if you have not been faithful in the use of unrighteousness wealth, who will entrust the true riches to you?" - Luke 16:10-11
Your character is tested in the small choices you make. Cheating in a little thing is cut out of the same piece of cloth as cheating in a big way. Just as a small drop of dye will color even a large glass of clear water, a small act of deception colors your whole character. God promises that when you are honest and faithful in small ways, he will give you more and greater opportunities to do good.
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In my McArthur Study Bible, it referenced Matthew 25:21 for verse 10: His master replied, 'Well done good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share you master's happiness!'
In verse 11, it talks about the "true" riches. This doesn't mean money or power. Think heavenly treasures. Here' what the Gospel of Matthew says in chapter 6, verses 19-21, 24: "Do not store up for yourself treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also...No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money." In these verses, the bible clearly states that money is an earthly treasure, and you can't love both. God will provide [2 Corinthians 9:6-15]
How do I store up heavenly treasures you ask? Devote time to the Lord and submit all areas of your life to God.
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