Luke 12:33 "Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth." Jesus tells us to sell our possessions and give the proceeds to the poor, emphasizing the priority of heavenly treasure over earthly wealth. This verse instructs followers to provide “bags which wax not old,” symbolizing spiritual investments that are secure from theft, decay, and loss, unlike material assets. Key Interpretations Heavenly Security : The “treasure in the heavens” represents eternal rewards and spiritual riches that cannot be corrupted by moth or stolen by thieves. This contrasts the fragility of earthly wealth with the permanence of divine provision. (Note: the parallel teaching in Matthew 6:19–20 also mentions rust; Luke focuses on moth and thieves.) Generosity and Trust : The command calls for radical generosity and detachment from materialism, urging believers to trust God ...