33 你 們 要 先 求 他 的 國 和 他 的 義 ， 這 些 東 西 都 要 加 給 你 們 了 。 Matthew 6:33 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 33 你 們 要 先 求 他 的 國 和 他 的 義 ， 這 些 東 西 都 要 加 給 你 們 了 。 Más bien, busquen primeramente el reino de Dios y su justicia, y todas estas cosas les serán añadidas.

因 為 神 的 國 不 在 乎 吃 喝 ， 只 在 乎 公 義 、 和 平 ， 並 聖 靈 中 的 喜 樂 。 Romans 14:17 17 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit, because anyone who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and receives human approval. 因 為 神 的 國 不 在 乎 吃 喝 ， 只 在 乎 公 義 、 和 平 ， 並 聖 靈 中 的 喜 樂 。 porque el reino de Dios no es cuestión de comidas o bebidas sino de justicia, paz y alegría en el Espíritu Santo.

KEEP THE MAIN THING THE MAIN THING Happy New Year! 2017 KEEP THE MAIN THING THE MAIN THING

1. It’s easy to focus on external matters and neglect the main thing.

A. GOD’S KINGDOM IS THE REALM WHERE HE RULES AND I SUBMIT. 2. The main thing is God’s Kingdom, which centres on our relationship with God and with others A. GOD’S KINGDOM IS THE REALM WHERE HE RULES AND I SUBMIT.

Luke 12:35  “Be dressed for service and keep your lamps burning, as though you were waiting for your master to return from the wedding feast. Then you will be ready to open the door and let him in the moment he arrives and knocks.  The servants who are ready and waiting for his return will be rewarded.

Righteousness IN CHRIST Peace IN Jesus Christ Joy IN the Holy Spirit B. GOD’S KINGDOM CENTERS ON OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM AND WITH OTHERS. Righteousness IN CHRIST Peace IN Jesus Christ Joy IN the Holy Spirit

B. GOD’S KINGDOM CENTERS ON OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM AND WITH OTHERS. God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. 2 Cor 5:21

B. GOD’S KINGDOM CENTERS ON OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM AND WITH OTHERS. (Phil. 4:6-7): “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus

“Am I consistently experiencing the joy of my salvation?” B. GOD’S KINGDOM CENTERS ON OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM AND WITH OTHERS. “Am I consistently experiencing the joy of my salvation?”

3. GOD’S KINGDOM IS ABOUT SERVING CHRIST Romans 14:18: “For he who in this way serves Christ is acceptable to God and approved by men.”

Faithful & wise manager… Luke 12:35  “Be dressed for service and keep your lamps burning… The servants who are ready and waiting for his return will be rewarded. Faithful & wise manager…