Knowing that the tumultuous events surrounding his crucifixion are near, Jesus encourages his disciples to fear God rather than man, for a man can kill you but he can’t sentence you to eternal punishment, as the Lord does with all who rebel against him. Jesus encourages his disciples to forget about storing up treasures in this life, but to store up treasures in heaven instead. He also teaches them to stop worrying about the future, for the future is in God’s hands. Worrying doesn’t add years to your life, so why not choose a better way: spend your life investing the kingdom, rather than trying to advance your own glory.