In Matthew 6:24-34 Jesus said seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness. What does that mean? It contradicts the view of some missionaries that food and shelter are the first priorities and that spiritual pursuits can only be taught once those basic necessities are met. For Jesus, teaching that God is provider of even primary needs, is an important first lesson. It is necessary, in a cynical world, to note that Jesus did not teach just pray and do nothing. His lesson here is rather that our priority in all that we do ought to be to seek to live under God’s rule, now, not just in the future. Jesus’ promise then is that when we do place God’s reign and his righteousness as the constant priority in our lives, he will provide all our basic needs.
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