Real Treasure

Thou shalt lay aside the things of this world, and seek for the things of a better. Doctrine & Covenants 25

The world crowds upon us, enticing and beckoning us to partake of its allurements. Power, prestige, and possessions are what matter on the worldly score board. But the Lord, ever encouraging us toward Zion and treasures in heaven, admonishes us to step out of the worldly mainstream and seek for that which is of everlasting worth. Elder Boyd K. Packer has said, “The choice of life is not between fame and fortune, nor between wealth and poverty but between good and evil” (Memorable Stories and Parables, 47). The things that matter to the Lord are the things that should matter to us. Certainly, the Lord of the universe is not impressed by wealth or celebrity. He cares greatly about the integrity of our hearts, our willingness to love and to forgive, our selfless service to others, our obedience to truth, our faithfulness to God and his Son. Where our treasure is, there will our hearts be also (Matthew 6:19—21). (Robert L. Millet and Lloyd D. Newell. Draw Near Unto Me: Daily Reflections on the Doctrine and Covenants. 74)