Seeking First the Kingdom of God

Problems facing God’s people: Sins of the flesh Sins of the flesh Galatians 5:24 …those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Galatians 5:24 …those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Doctrinal Error Doctrinal Error 2 Peter 3:17 …being led away with the error of the wicked; 2 Peter 3:17 …being led away with the error of the wicked; Failure to properly prioritize! Failure to properly prioritize!

Failure to Properly Prioritize Priority (Google) Priority (Google) a thing that is regarded as more important than another. the fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important the right to take precedence or to proceed before others.

Failure to Properly Prioritize Prioritize (Google) designate or treat (something) as more important than other things. determine the order for dealing with (a series of items or tasks) according to their relative importance. Things that fall low on our list of priorities are the things that are of least importance to us.

What did Jesus say about priorities? Matthew 6:24-34 Matthew 6:24-34 v. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

What are we to do? Seek. Seek Seek From Vines: From Vines: Seek - Zēteō (pronounced zā-te'-ō ) “to seek or strive after, endeavor, to desire…of seeking the kingdom of God and His righteousness in the sense of coveting earnestly, striving after”

What are we to do? Seek. Matthew 11:28-30 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

What are we to do? Seek. Revelation 22:17 And the Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let him who hears say, “Come!” And let him who thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely. Revelation 22:17 And the Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let him who hears say, “Come!” And let him who thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely.

What are we to do? Seek. Matthew 5:6 Matthew 5:6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled. Philippians 2:12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; Philippians 2:12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling;

What Are We To Seek? The Kingdom of God and His Righteousness 1 Corinthians 15:24 Then comes the end, when He delivers the kingdom to God the Father,… 1 Corinthians 15:24 Then comes the end, when He delivers the kingdom to God the Father,… Luke 17:20-21 Now when He was asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, He answered them and said, “The kingdom of God does not come with observation; 21 nor will they say, ‘See here!’ or ‘See there!’ For indeed, the kingdom of God is within you.” Luke 17:20-21 Now when He was asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, He answered them and said, “The kingdom of God does not come with observation; 21 nor will they say, ‘See here!’ or ‘See there!’ For indeed, the kingdom of God is within you.”

What Are We To Seek? The Kingdom of God and His Righteousness Romans 1:16-17 Romans 1: John 3:7 Little children, let no one deceive you. He who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous. 1 John 3:7 Little children, let no one deceive you. He who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous.

The Place We Are To Give It: First Matthew 13:44-46 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid; and for joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. Matthew 13:44-46 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid; and for joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. 45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls, 46 who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and bought it.

The Place Are We To Give It: First. Matthew 10:37 He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me. And he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me. Matthew 10:37 He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me. And he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me. Matthew 19:29 And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or lands, for My name’s sake, shall receive a hundredfold, and inherit eternal life. Matthew 19:29 And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or lands, for My name’s sake, shall receive a hundredfold, and inherit eternal life.

The Blessings We Receive: All These Things Added… Our physical necessities. Our physical necessities. Psalm 34:10 Psalm 34:10 The young lions lack and suffer hunger; But those who seek the LORD shall not lack any good thing. Freedom from worry. Freedom from worry. Philippians 4:6-7 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Our Service To God: Not a part of our lives. It IS our lives! Not a part of our lives. It IS our lives! Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, For this is man’s all. 14 For God will bring every work into judgment, Including every secret thing, Whether good or evil.

Begin Seeking God’s Kingdom and Righteousness Today!!!! Believe – Hebrews 11:6 Believe – Hebrews 11:6 Repent – Acts 17:30 Repent – Acts 17:30 Confess – Romans 10:10 Confess – Romans 10:10 Be Baptized – Acts 22:16 Be Baptized – Acts 22:16 Be Faithful – Hebrews 10:35-36 Be Faithful – Hebrews 10:35-36