Seek Ye First The Kingdom Of God

In verse 17-19, of the same 1 Timothy Chapter 6, Paul writes a thought-provoking statement to the affluent Christians among the congregation. He writes “Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy. Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share, storing up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life” What a striking counsel to the Christians then and those of us especially living this time of the end.

Did you notice how Paul described material things in verse 17? He described them as “uncertain riches” Yes, that is what they really are for they can be lost in a jiffy. Moreover, in troublesome season, times of distress and the day of crisis or wrath, our gold and silver, cars, and houses, as uncertain as they are cannot save us.

It is only our Faith in Christ and the doing of God’s will (good works) which are the most certain riches to guarantee us eternal life and abundant riches in the new Heaven and new Earth (the new age) to come where there would be no suffering, pain, sickness, misery, woes and death “for the former things have passed away” (Revelation 21:1-4)

To corroborate Paul’s message and stress the most certain riches that faithful Christians possess, Jesus himself proclaims to the congregation in Smyrna “I know your works, tribulation, and poverty, (but you are rich)….” (Revelation 2:9) Though these Christians did not have abundant material things, they were rich in the eyes of Jesus because of their good works and faith in him and God.

Material prosperity and financial freedom are good for each and everyone since they afford us comfort and peace of mind. But we shouldn’t lose sight of the more important things concerning salvation. (Philippians 1:10)

  

Jesus, the son of a human carpenter on earth, hit the nail right on the head when he urged his followers to “seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. “ (Mathew 6:33)

                                                     
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