Seek First the Kingdom

Jesus Ambition                    Matthew 6:19-34

Message by Rev. Dr. Myles Krueger

The Treasurers of Heaven

Are our Treasures important in Eternal Life? 

Seek First the Kingdom

a)      Matthew 6:1-18  Jesus speaks of our "Public Life": 

                Giving, Praying, Fasting

a)      Matthew 6:19-24 Jesus speaks of our "Private Life" 

Jesus teaches us about “alternatives” from which to choose:
        a)    two treasures
        b)    two bodily conditions
        c)    two masters
        d)    two pre-occupations

What is Our Value System?

Our attitude toward buying, giving and use of our investments.

Response of Believers:

a)      Tax Return evaluations?

b)      "Do we give substantially? 

c)       "Prosperity Preachers": a by-gone era?

Jesus does not rebuke having high incomes and wealth: 

Summation:

a)      Jesus' warning: see Matthew 19:24 "eye of the needle”

b)      Paul's Teaching: 1 Timothy 6:10

c)       "Saving for a rainy day", "Life Insurance" are not forbidden!

The Sermon on the 'Mount' has a focus

a)      Jesus is concerned with our "Heart's Motivation" and then watches us

b)      Heaven: will Jesus be concerned with what we accomplish materially?

c)       How does Jesus look upon you with His heart?

Memory Verse: Week Five

Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Matthew 6:33

This Week:

1. Read and reflect.
2. Think about your heart motivation when it comes to trusting God with your resources.
3. How do you view treasures?