Dr. Tan Tek Seng

DAILY REFLECTION by Dr Tan Tek Seng
3 June 2025

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭19‬-‭21‬ ‭

As believers, we are called to shift our focus from material gain to a purpose-driven life rooted in faith, love, and service.

Mother Teresa’s life was a shining example to the power of selfless love and unwavering faith. As the founder of the Missionaries of Charity, she devoted herself wholeheartedly to serving “the poorest of the poor,” caring for the sick, dying, orphaned, and destitute in Calcutta, India. She chose a life of simplicity, relinquishing personal comfort and material wealth to embrace a higher calling. Her humble saris, modest accommodations, and reliance on donations reflected her deep conviction that true riches are found not in possessions, but in the love we give and the lives we touch. She received global recognition for her humanitarian efforts, including the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979. She passed away on September 5, 1997, at the age of 87. Her legacy continues to inspire people worldwide to prioritise eternal treasures over earthly possessions.

Matthew 6:19-21 invites us to embrace a life of simplicity-one that transcends fleeting material gains and leads to true fulfillment and eternal purpose. When our hearts are set on heavenly treasures, our lives reflect a deeper joy, a greater impact, and an unwavering trust in God’s provision. 

“The greatest wealth is to live content with little.” - Plato