Title You first [Matthew 6:31-33]
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31. Therefore, do not be anxious, saying, What shall we eat, what shall we drink, or what shall we wear.
32. All these things the Gentiles seek, for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.
33. Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
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Human work has priorities, and ignoring these priorities will not lead to effective work. In this way, it is said that when people's lives are properly prioritized, their lives will be filled to the fullest. Then, what is the priority to keep in the life of a believer who wants to serve the living God and live in his will?
I Jesus' new command
"What shall you eat? What shall you wear? What shall you drink? Do not be anxious... Seek first his kingdom and his impartial."
interests of strangers
(1) What to eat?
This is a question of food that is fundamental to human survival. Food has always been a fundamental concern for mankind.
(2) What to wear?
This is the human living environment. In today's life, the living environment is being discussed in terms of possessiveness.
(3) What shall we drink?
This is a matter of human pursuit of pleasure. In today's human life, the pursuit of pleasure is emerging as a priority concern.
Concerns of God's People
“Seek ye first his kingdom and his righteousness.”
(1) The saints are those who seek the kingdom of God first in life on this earth.
The kingdom of God is not an individual problem, it is a problem of all mankind, and working for the kingdom of God is for the whole of mankind. The perfect and eternal kingdom exists where the reign of God is established.
(2) Saints are those who seek the righteousness of God.
Establishing the righteousness of God is the primary concern of the saints. When humans each try to establish their own righteousness, human society gradually turns into a crucible of death.
II The Saint's Determination
It should always be a life that puts the kingdom of God and His righteousness first.
(1) Time management that puts God first
(2) Material management that puts God first
(3) God’s priority self-management
* And all these things will be added to you. The achievement of human management is fully realized where God-first life is practiced.