Matthew 6:33
“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and
all these things will be added to you.”
This verse challenges us: have we truly prioritized the Kingdom of God and His righteousness above all else? Jesus’ call to “seek first” means making the Kingdom central in our lives, not just familiar words. It is crucial to understand and experience what the Kingdom of God and His righteousness mean, rather than simply hearing or reciting the verse. Complacency is dangerous; it shows how easily we can be blinded to the true importance of prioritizing God’s Kingdom.
The main point is that being chosen to know the Kingdom of God is extraordinary, but it requires action. “Seek first” signals an intentional pursuit—a struggle to fully experience it. God designed us as His chosen people, but entry into Heaven is not automatic; seeking is essential. This distinction helps clarify why active pursuit matters. The real struggle is pursuing what is truly important. Sometimes the church fails to focus on what must be our principal pursuit: seeking the Kingdom and its righteousness. Do not let distractions undermine this eternal project. While earthly achievements are useful, they are not essential compared to the eternal value of seeking God’s Kingdom.
Or perhaps our struggle is the wrong one, and the church is not campaigning for, showing, or teaching what is principal, fundamental, and absolutely should be our pursuit. Don’t let the powers of darkness divert the “eternal project” we must work on with “shoddy projects” that have no lasting value. In Hebrews 12:1, there is a required race. Indeed, we need schooling, college, careers, marriage, children, building a household, and equipping it with things like a house, a car, and so on—but none of that is obligatory.
Perfect faith means obeying God’s will, shown through ordered and disciplined behavior. Matthew 6:33 defines this focus: seeking God’s Kingdom first must shape our sense of identity, reminding us that our ultimate allegiance is to the Kingdom of God, much as we observe the principles of earthly citizenship.
The core issue is realizing our identity as Kingdom people. Some are unaware of this, yet 1 Peter 2:9 affirms we are chosen for this purpose. Instead of trivializing our eternal citizenship, we must make it central to our lives. This emphasizes the argument that Kingdom identity must shape our priorities and existence.