Putting the King in His Place

God is the foundation for our lives

If God isn’t the foundation, the goals will fail, the grind will tire you out, and the growth will be hollow.

The Priority of the Kingdom

(Seek First)

Matthew 6:33 ESV

33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

"But seek first the kingdom of God..."

"seek" (zēteō) = a craving or a preoccupied pursuit.

It’s not a casual look; it’s a diligent search.

The Kingdom of God is simply the "rule and reign of God over every area of life." —Dr. Tony Evans

If God doesn’t have the right of way in your business, your dating life, or your temper, then He isn’t your King; He’s just your consultant.

Is God your "steering wheel" or your "spare tire"?

Do you use Him only when you have a flat, or is He directing the path?

The Pattern of the King

(And His Righteousness)

"...and his righteousness..."

It’s not enough to seek God’s hand (what He can give); we must seek His heart (who He is)

Seeking His righteousness means aligning our "right" with His "right."

We don't just seek the "privileges" of the kingdom, but the "duties" of it. —Matthew Henry

We want the peace of God without the purity of God.

You can’t know His righteousness if you don’t know His Record. —HB Charles Jr.

(The Bible) We have to stop asking "What do I feel is right?" and start asking "What does the King say is right?"

The Promise of the King

(All These Things)

"...and all these things will be added to you."

This is the result, not the requirement.

The "things" (food, clothes, bills, status) aren't the goal;

These are the “added benefits” of being in the Kingdom.

Dr. Marcus Cosby often highlights that God is a "Jehovah Jireh" who provides according to His purpose.

When you take care of God’s business, God takes care of your burden.