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What is Your Life All About? Sports Hobbies Work Family Friends Possessions While none of these things are inherently sinful, it will never satisfy you w/o God (Eccl. 2:11, 17; 12:13-14).

Seek First the Kingdom of God & His Righteousness

Seek First God’s Kingdom Goal- Have single minded devotion to spiritual things over the physical (Matt. 6:19-24). Obey- Jesus is the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him (Heb. 5:8-9). Decide to trust in the Lord’s promises and He will provide for your necessities so that you don’t have to worry about tomorrow (Matt. 6:33-34)

Seek First the Kingdom of God Study God’s Word Diligently (Matt. 5:6; 2 Tim. 2:15) Enthusiastically Worship God (Ps. 122:1; Heb. 10:23-25) Examine Yourself by the Scriptures (2 Cor. 13:5; 1 Th. 5:21) Know the Truth (John 8:32; 1 Tim. 2:3-4; 2 Tim. 2:25) Fervently doing good deeds (Rom. 12:11; Titus 2:14) Instant in Prayer (Rom. 12:12; 1 Th. 5:17; Col. 4:2) Repent of your sins (2 Cor. 7:10; Acts 8:22) Sanctify your hearts- defend the truth (1 Pet. 1:14-17; 3:15) Teach the lost to save their souls (Pr. 11:30; Acts 8:4)

Conclusion Are you seeking the kingdom of God and His righteousness first in your life or does something else come first? If something else comes first, you’re not going to heaven according to the Bible (cf. rich young ruler- Mk. 10:21). Are you still enthusiastically serving the Lord or are you becoming lethargic in your attendance and service? As a Christian, examine yourself and if you failed, determine that you will repent of your sins and be diligent in the Lord’s service again! Let us press on toward the goal of heaven (Phil. 3:13-14).