What does it mean to be so "Heavenly minded, that we are no earthly good."? This, to me, is an old Baptist-dispensational type saying. I previously heard a former Pastor's wife say this to her parishioners. It was quite the catch phrase among many of my former Baptist acquaints. Presently, in the Reformed circles I am surrounded by, we don't tend to be as cliche`. Now, don't jump to any snobbish conclusions with that statement. Trendy speech is prevalent in all dominations, circles etc. It is the way of the world. We humans rub off on one another after a while. Don't you agree? Of course the basis for this cute phrase is derived from bible passages such as Matthew 6:20 and James 5:1-5 and others like them. Whereas Matthew speaks of storing up treasures in Heaven where neither moth nor thieves can rob; James tells what happens when your treasures are solely on earth; they will rust and be devoured by moth and worm. Nehemiah 4:9 gives a good balance and says, "But we prayed to our God and posted a guard day and night to meet this threat."
Which means by having faith, but also not sitting on their hands, they trusted God. Friends, let us strive to do the same. As you walk along life's path today, store up heavenly goods by way of compassion, mercy and good works for those you love AND those you don't. Trust God, but don't expect Him to do it for you.
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