Ep. 10. Matthew 6:19-20 - Can You Serve God and Money?
Ep. 10. Matthew 6:19-20 - Can You Serve God and Money?  
Podcast: The Bible Show
Published On: Thu Jul 09 2026
Description: Want to partner with us and help make more content like this possible?Donate Here: https://secure.ncfgiving.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0UVx000009MGYoMAOIn this episode of the Bible Show, Sam and Will dive into Matthew 6:19-20, where Jesus teaches about storing up treasures in heaven rather than on earth. They explore how the Sermon on the Mount presents clear binary choices: live for earthly rewards that fade, or invest in eternal treasure that lasts forever. You'll learn what "moth and rust" actually meant in the ancient world, what the Hebrew idiom of the "good eye" and "evil eye" really means (generosity vs. selfishness), and why Jesus says you cannot serve both God and money. This passage isn't just for the wealthy; it's a heart check for everyone about where your identity and security truly rest. If you're wrestling with anxiety, materialism, or wondering what it looks like to trust God with your finances, this episode offers practical wisdom and real-life stories of the joy that comes from serving others. Share this with someone who needs to hear it today. Like, comment, and subscribe for more.Chapters00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:08 - Sermon on the Mount context00:03:29 - Matthew 6:19-20 explained00:05:52 - Suffering now, glory later00:08:31 - Jim Elliot's famous quote00:09:34 - Supporting scriptures00:13:00 - Treasures stored up for you00:16:38 - Joy in serving others00:21:12 - What moth and rust actually mean00:26:51 - Where your treasure is, your heart follows00:31:31 - The good eye and evil eye idiom00:38:11 - Jesus preached this to the poor00:44:51 - You cannot serve two masters00:48:55 - What radical generosity looks like00:54:45 - Binary choices in the Sermon on the Mount01:02:25 - Closing prayerLinksSunlitStudios.com@TheBibleShowPodcast@UnderTheHoodFLHashtags#BibleStudy #SermonOnTheMount #Matthew6 #TreasuresInHeaven #ChristianFaith #NewChristian #BiblicalGenerosity #GodAndMoney #AnxietyAndFaith #JimElliot #ChristianPodcast #BibleTeaching #WhatIsTheSermonOnTheMount #EternalReward #TrustGod