Storing Up Treasure In Heaven

Q. Just wondering.  If we do something good here on Earth, to try and earn a blessing, it won’t work. Does the same concept apply when giving, for the direct purpose of storing up treasure in Heaven?

A. In 1 Cor. 4:5 Paul wrote that at the bema seat judgment the Lord would bring to light the hidden motives of our heart when evaluating our so-called good works on Earth. Doing something just to earn a blessing denotes selfishness and will be disqualified.  The only acceptable motive is gratitude for what the Lord has done for us.

Not so with storing up treasure in Heaven.  This is something the Lord specifically commanded us to do. (Matt. 6:19-21)