What Is 'Seek First The Kingdom Of God And His Righteousness'? PART 1

 

 

Do you really seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness? This is putting God and everything concerning Him first before anything else. An understanding of what seeking God first means will help you to do so consciously and enjoy its blessings. So, this post explains what seeking God and His righteousness first means.

 

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. Honor the LORD with your possessions, And with the firstfruits of all your increase; so your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine - Proverbs 3:5-6, 9-10 (NKJV).

 

You shall have no other gods before Me - Exodus 20:3 (NKJV).

Introduction

Some Christians think they're putting God first in their lives when in fact they're putting themselves, their families, or work first. And some others put God as the last resort or an alternative. Unfortunately, the Lord does not compromise His place in our lives. And as the scripture says, we're not to have any other god before Him. And anything we put before Him in our lives is a god in our lives. This is why you must understand what seeking first the kingdom of God and His righteousness means. Truly, this will help you to examine your walk with Him and align properly.

What Is 'Seek First The Kingdom Of God And His Righteousness?

This is an instruction given to us by Christ, as He admonished that we shouldn't worry about anything. Rather, that we should seek first His Kingdom and righteousness. That God, the Father, knows that we have need of the things we seek. And that seeking God's kingdom first ensures that we have every other thing added to us.

 

Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you - Matthew 6:31-33 (NKJV).

So, what does this mean?

1. It means living right and living for God and doing everything to please Him. 

 

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