Matthew 6:33
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Application:
What, then, is the antidote for worry? Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness. This statement is the centerpiece of Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount. If you get this right, everything else falls into place. God demands that his kingdom rule be first in your life. When it’s missing, you’ve identified the key to your problems. Righteousness is the standard God requires for his people to relate to him rightly. To seek his kingdom is to seek to live in accordance with his standards, his guidelines.
Of course, prioritizing God’s kingdom this way doesn’t mean you won’t face challenges and suffering, but your life will be aligned under His kingdom’s authority so you can experience His provision. In baseball, you can step on second base, third base, and home plate without being tagged. But if you miss first base on the way, nothing else matters. You’re out.
God cannot be second. So, how do you know if you’re putting God’s kingdom first? Ask yourself: When I need guidance to make decisions, where do I go first? For many Christians, God is like a spare tire. He’s where they run when all else fails. So, do you seek God’s perspective first (through His Word and godly counsel), or the world’s perspective?
Kingdom Christians appeal to God’s view and his righteous standards first. Do this, and all these things will be provided for you. Align yourself with his agenda, and your Daddy will take responsibility for meeting your needs.
Reference: Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 876.
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Disclaimer
When God inspires me, I write or post articles that glorify God. I invite you to view this post as a Bible study. Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, I encourage you to search the Scriptures to determine whether what I have posted is true. Always consult your church ministers regarding biblical matters. I am not a professional writer, so there may be grammatical or spelling errors. I strive to write as clearly and efficiently as possible. My prayer is that this message will inspire you to seek the Lord with all your heart and bring glory to His Holy name. Your brother in Christ, Ricardo.
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