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"The men of that generation mocked the folly of him who sought not to gather gold or silver, or to build up possessions here. But Enoch's heart was upon eternal treasures. He had looked upon the celestial city. He had seen the King in His glory in the midst of Zion. The greater the existing iniquity, the more earnest was his longing for the home of God. While still on earth, he dwelt by faith in the realms of light. GW 53.3"
Related principle 90% Matthew 6:19-20
"Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:"
Both passages contrast earthly treasures with heavenly treasures. Enoch's focus on eternal treasures, as described by EGW, aligns with Jesus' teaching in Matthew 6:19-20 to lay up treasures in heaven.
"“Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.” [ Matthew 5:8 .] For three hundred years Enoch had been seeking purity of heart, that he might be in harmony with heaven. For three centuries he had walked with God. Day by day he had longed for a closer union; nearer and nearer had grown the communion, until God took him to Himself. He had stood at the threshold of the eternal world, only a step between him and the land of the blest; and now the portals opened, the walk with God, so long pursued on earth, continued, and he passed through the gates of the holy city,—the first from among men to enter there. GW 53.4"
Direct citation 97% Matthew 5:8
"Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God."
Ellen White directly references Matthew 5:8 in this passage.

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