Three-fold impact: giver, receiver, God is pleasedReward Principle #2When we invest money now in God’s Kingdom, we will receive great rewards later in heaven.Matthew 13:44 – Kingdom of heavenWhatever good thing you do for Him, if done according to the Word, is laid up for your as treasure in chests and coffers, to be brought out to be reward both men and angels, to your eternal comfort. ~John BunyanPhilippians 4:17Read Matthew 6:19-24~two treasures~two perspectives~two mastersWhat are your Treasures?~What do you value most?~What would you most hate to lose?~What do your thoughts turn to most frequently when you are free to think of what you will?~What affords you the greatest pleasure?Amassing money in itself is not wrong, it is just not a wise decision and a poor investment.Since God, His Word, and people are eternal, what will last is what is used wisely for God, His Word, and His people.How is your heavenly deposit doing?Reward Principle #3God offers us rewards that are eternal, imperishable, and inexhaustible.Luke 12:33 – will not wear out nor be exhaustedKeep only enough Confederate currency to meet your short-term needs.He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose. ~Jim ElliottCard game where the point of the game is to finish with no cards. American dream is backwards.Reward Principle #4When we see our lives through the lens of eternity, our attitude toward everything will change drastically.Death is coming – Iraq servant – Baghdad – Samaria2 Cor. 4:16-18 – how not to lose heart:1. Personal transformation2. Promised reward3. Proper perspectiveReward Principle #5Obeying God is not only right, it’s smart. It will always pay off in the end.Good deeds will follow: Revelation 14:13We must make ourselves ready: Revelation 19:7-8He will reward: Psalm 6:11-12Rewards are conditional: 2 Peter 1:10-11How dare we say that being in heaven is all that matters to us, when so much else matters to God? When I go to the grave I can say, as others have said, “My day’s work is done.” But I cannot say, “My life is done.” My work will recommence the next morning. The tomb is not a blind alley; it is a thoroughfare. It closes upon the twilight but opens upon the dawn. ~Victor Hugo