Quotes about Treasure

Life is entrusted to man as a treasure which must not be squandered, as a talent which must be used well.

I know that I've been given more than beyond measure. I come alive when I see beyond my fears. I know that I've been given more than earthly treasure. I come alive when I've broken down and given you control.

If our liberty and republican form of government, procured for us by our revolutionary fathers, are worth the blood and treasure at which they were obtained, it is surely our duty to protect and defend them.

Where a man's heart is, there is his treasure also.

Yes, the fullness of the gospel is a pearl of great price worth any effort.

Pieces of eight, pieces of eight, pieces of eight!

Our children are our greatest treasure. They are our future. Those who abuse them tear at the fabric of our society and weaken our nation.

Love in your heart is better than gold in your hands.

So I refuse to let religious phonies destroy my heart for the One who loves me and draws close to me when I am wounded. I refuse to be robbed of life's greatest treasure — a personal, permanent, passionate relationship with God through faith in Jesus.

The tricky part for me is remembering to give God all the glory and keep none for myself. That's why "we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us."8 Boaz took no credit for his kindness, nor did Ruth. Even Naomi, who at first blessed the landowner, praised God when she learned the man's name. We can follow her fine example, giving God the credit for "every good and perfect gift."9

to him who has the ring, the spirit of the ring is obedient, whether he be Noureddin or Aladdin, and he who has the world's treasure, has it, however he got it.

When you think of the possessions you now own or the ones you hope to own—or when you're envying others for what they have—remember that the scriptures also warn that where your treasure is, there your heart is also.