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THE KINGDOM PRINCIPLE



Text : Matthew 6:33.

 But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.

Our text today is a very popular verse, but a verse that is rarely followed. First, it's important to know that Jesus was addressing His disciples in this passage.

In His long sermon that is generally referred to as sermon on the mount, we saw from the beginning that Jesus was talking to His disciples. Matthew 5:1&2.

Jesus was talking to His followers to seek the kingdom first. That you are a Christian doesn't mean you stop seeking the kingdom, as a matter of fact, it takes a Christian to seek the kingdom.

Hence, the first principle in this kingdom, is the principle of seeking the kingdom first. Romans  14:17 says, *For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.* 

To seek the kingdom first is to prioritize the kingdom above every other thing. Many things are seeking your attention in this life.

Anything that will make you to compromise God's standard is seeking to take you away from the kingdom. 

Run away from anything, anyone or any decision that will take the peace of God from you. If it is taking your peace from you, it has the power to take you away from the kingdom. So, drop such thing or someone before it's too late.

Anything that will increase the joy of the holy Ghost in you are the things you should seek after. 

 Bible reading:

 Matthew 6:25-34.

 PRAYER FOCUS 

1.) Father, I receive the grace to prioritize you above all else.


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