The Bible tells us to “seek first the kingdom of God” (Matthew 6:33). There is so much more involved with this than just attendance. “Seeking first” is an attitude as well as a commitment to the cause of Christ. “Seeking first” means such things as:
– Putting others first (Phil. 2:3,4)
– Being willing to give up things for the sake of others (1 Cor. 8:13)
– Being wronged rather than going to court with a brother (1 Cor. 6:7)
– Going the extra mile for another (Matt. 5:41)
– Doing without things so you won’t stumble (Matt. 5:30)
Is the kingdom important to you? Is it so important that you are willing to put it FIRST in your life?
– by Roger Shouse