Matthew Chapter 6 Discussion Page 20

God is amazing. Seeking the kingdom of God and his righteousness is one of the most powerful things you can do! All of these earthly things mean nothing to me. My God is my EVERYTHING!

When we are in some financial difficulties, we don’t need to pray all the time for finances, but we need first look to our life, are we seeking the kingdom of God first...

The context of this verse is that Solomon in all of his glory, did not clothe himself lavishly as other kings did, but modestly dressed as a servant of God. Jesus pointed out how the birds and lilies were more arrayed than Solomon. We are not to worry about clothing or food, as God provides for them, and how much greater shall He provide for us. We must have faith in God just as the birds of the air, who do not have barns or bank accounts, yet our Heavenly Father takes care of them. My God shall provide all my needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

Do not worry about tomorrow; today's temptations will be enough to handle today. Handle tomorrow's temptations tomorrow, when tomorrow comes. AMEN. Be blessed.

All comments have been so good. But as for myself, I have to ask in whatever matter, wherever I would have to say if Jesus was right in the room with me would I talk that way, do this or do that, I would have to say to myself right now I’m not too happy with myself, I recall Jesus’ word saying I will never leave you. That just hits me right where it hurts my spirit. And Jesus lives in my heart. Tells me I will think real hard before I do or say or think whatever it is. God bless all saying I will.

Matthew was very meticulous in his recounting of the words and ideas of Jesus as he was a CPA of those days. Every word important and nothing left out. These words feed us today like the Angel in Rev 15, who was sent to deliver the scripture to all God's people.

Re: Jeanne Nelson's comment: 'Take no thought' in the 'man-made bad foods' we have today! And 'Take no thought' that you should have any need to eat so much --- the Lord has 'made enough' for us ... seek the joys of foods as they were meant to be enjoyed! Eating shouldn't be an over-indulged procession or preoccupation - but rather we should give many thanks for 'our daily bread: the word of God and treasure the food and other basic needs for which He provides! The fruits, vegetables, fish and meat (if we choose) are still bountiful so we do not need all the processed foods made has made for himself that results as a poison to his own health - which should never be taken for granted! Peace be with you!

Make God's program, purpose and desire your priority and all the things other people are dying for will be added to you. It is God's way of financing his program in your Life.

Thank God for Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior for His Life.

When we do not place God first in our lives, when we do not allow his spirit to rule our thoughts, when we do not apply his word to every choice we make, what are we truly seeking? Seek first the kingdom of God and all this will be added to you. It amazes me how far the world has fallen away, just look around, pride everywhere, entertainment has taken over every aspect of our lives, our idol is the life we live in this flesh. God says love this life and you will lose life, well then the vast majority alive today are dead, and do not even know it. It like a spiders web consisting of every facet of life, all based on the all mighty dollar, the holly wood industry calls it being creative, aka talented, same with the music industry, sports too with their hall of fame, all being paid astronomical amounts of money, and we call them STARS. No one considers themselves lost because they are rich, but just how rich are they? What do you think Jesus thinks about everything I have mentioned? The world is spinning out of control, people really have no concept of what a treasure is, being rich is, FOR WHAT DOES IT PROFIT A MAN (OR WOMAN) IF HE(OR SHE) GAINS THE WHOLE WORLD BUT LOSES HIS SOUL?

It is a powerful scripture that if we walked in it as Christians we would have less to worry about, it’s simple. As we dwell in his presence he takes care of all we need; isn’t that awesome…

The book of Matthew is very detailed, he clearly understood the teachings of Jesus Christ.

Simple, but unchangeable principle for blessing. If we want to be blessed, we should seek the kingdom of God and His righteousness first.

In whatever we do, we need the presence Of GOD.

When you are addicted to God, then the blessing of God will be focused on you.

As we become the doers of the word but not only the hearers, God Blessings are endless.

@Preye,
On verse 33-, The only way to inherit the Kingdom of God is to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Not just to know of him, but to know him intimately, Romans 10:9-13; John 3:1-7.

It is interesting to note that the Kingdom of God MUST be sought alongside with righteousness, before we think of receiving TRUE blessings from God, Matthew 6:33. Meaning, seeking the Kingdom of God without righteousness amounts to VANITY.

The message of the verse is explaining about our spiritual foundation. There are so many Christian beliefs as regarding the right path to success in life, and to make heaven. Matthew 6:33 tells us that without the kingdom of God whatever we achieve in life is worthless, because the most important riches in life is to inherit God's kingdom. Once we inherit God's kingdom, then we will find fulfillment in all our endeavors.

Verse 33, the kingdom of God is a spiritual kingdom and by placing Jesus first in all that we do and say, God the father will make sure that all our earthly needs are provided ( Philippians 4:19). Verse 22, we must control what we allow ourselves to view because the eye is like a camera and anything we view will be imprinted on our memories. Be careful little eye, about what you see!

The truth that needs grace from GOD to follow nevertheless, even in little things, we can see that it is the truth and the way to get good things from GOD.

It means if you are going to be charitable... do it in a hush manner, don’t try and get acceptable to the world for your charity. Just know God will bless you abundantly.

It doesn’t mean we shouldn’t go to the church to pray, or we should not go to the street to preach the gospel and pray after the preaching, but we trust in God and not to be ashamed of His gospel. But you don’t have to tell him all your problems because he knows you more than you knew yourself. So why complaining?

I believe it to be the pineal gland in the geometric center of the brain.

In all thing will should put God first. Let God be first

@Jeanne,
It is imperative that you know your limits, and learn to be moderate or even indifferent with food when you are replete.
Of course no one can ignore hi/her limits, not even children, to the largest extent; when they are replete, they will stop. But there are moments when we are not alert, or simply not willing to obey our bodies’ signals. That’s where we are caught.
So it is most about will than about knowledge.
The Bible says, ‘’Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil,...’’ We must be sober (moderate), which is not being anxious. It is a choice I believe you successfully make.
God bless you.

Let our words be few when we come to God. Let our prayers be straight to the point, and let us know that God hears us when we pray according to His will.

Can this be applied to overcome my compulsive food obsession, and guilt, and ultimately overeating. I am constantly worrying about everything I eat "Is this bad? Is this good? Am I bad if I eat this?" I want to have God show me how to "take no thought" I want freedom to seek Him first.

God is teaching all believers the manner in which the true worship is to be conducted. 1. Secrecy in worship and prayer. Jesus knew exactly what was in the hearts of many professed believers of that time, many demanded men's appreciation that they were God follower while in their hearts were fully of boost and self exaltation. When we talk of worship we mean prayers and giving, this giving is including tithe and offering many Christian today do not adhere to this teaching which is of GOD! VERSE 6 of Matthew ....for they love to pray standing in the synagogue and in the corners of street that they may be seen of men. As the return of the LORD is near many Christian shall depart from the cherished truth of the bible and reject the warning of our Lord, nowadays giving is no more of love to our creator but of homage and respect to our pastors and men of this dying planet, CHURCHES sometimes do mention names of offering givers in their local churches something which is contrary to the teaching of the LORD! we are in an impending judgment for we have ignored the sacred truth and teaching of the coming Lord, may be Jesus preserve his holly Ghost in our days so that we remnant of the final days be humble and fearful to our creator. Amen

I think when we pray, we should ask God for spirit of knowledge to be able to know what we need, because sometimes what we want is not what we need, if have the spirit of God in you, that same spirit will lead you to put your prayer perfectly before our father in heaven. I think when praying pray in secret, point what you need and continue thanking and praising for answering your prayer, when your prayer has been answered use the blessing wisely so as to remain permanent---Amen