Seeking the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness
As I grow in faith, I’m learning to make the kingdom of God and His righteousness my highest pursuit, though I often fall short of this priority. Jesus’ words in Matthew 6:33, “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness,” and Luke 12:31 call me to focus on God’s rule and moral standard above all else. This aligns with the righteousness, faith, and godliness in 1 Timothy 6:11 and 2 Timothy 2:22, but I confess it’s a struggle to keep this first in my heart when life’s demands pull me in every direction.
This pursuit is the cornerstone of my faith because it reorients everything else. Jesus promises that when I seek God’s kingdom first, my needs will be met, freeing me from worry. But trusting this promise requires the faith of 1 Timothy 6:11 and 2 Timothy 2:22, believing God’s way is better than my own. Righteousness (living justly and obediently) isn’t just a rule to follow; it’s a reflection of God’s character, as is the godliness in 1 Timothy 6:11. I’m humbled by how often I prioritize my plans over God’s, yet His word directs me back to God’s seeking His way.
Seeking the kingdom means living differently, praying for God’s will, sharing the gospel, and standing for His truth, even when it’s unpopular. I stumble, chasing lesser things, but each time I refocus, through study, and service, I find purpose and peace. As a saint, I’m learning to seek the Kingdom of God and His righteousness above all, trusting Him along the way.
agape,
spencer
Borger church of Christ @ Franklin & Juniper 
Here are two key things I learnt from your message “Seeking the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness”:
Prioritizing God’s Kingdom Reorients Your Life:
The message teaches that making God’s kingdom and righteousness your top priority reshapes every other part of life. When you seek God first, as Jesus commands in Matthew 6:33, your needs are met, and your focus shifts from worry to trust. This spiritual pursuit brings clarity, direction, and peace.
Righteousness Reflects God’s Character, Not Just a Rule:
Living righteously isn’t merely about following rules; it’s about embodying God’s character. Passages like 1 Timothy 6:11 and 2 Timothy 2:22 connect righteousness with faith, love, and godliness, showing that seeking God’s way means reflecting His nature in how you live, decide, and relate to others—even when life pulls you in other directions.
Thank you for sharing!