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  BUT SEEK YE FIRST THE KINGDOM OF GOD
  by A.B. Simpson
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Summary: To truly experience God's blessings, we must seek Him first and
prioritize His will and glory above all else.

Topics: "Prioritizing God", "Trusting in His Provision"
Scripture References: Psalm 37:4, Proverbs 16:3, Matthew 6:33, Matthew 7:7-8, Luke 12:31, Romans 8:32, Philippians 4:19, Colossians 3:2, James 4:3, 1 John 5:14-15

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A.B. Simpson emphasizes the importance of prioritizing the Kingdom of
God above all else, warning that even good desires can distract us from
our true purpose in Him. He encourages believers to commit their desires
to God while maintaining a focus on His will and glory, rather than
seeking blessings for selfish reasons. By delighting in the Lord, we can
trust that He will fulfill our heart's desires as we align them with His
purpose. Simpson reminds us that all things will be added to us when we
seek God first, reinforcing the idea that true fulfillment comes from
being in Christ. He concludes with a prayer for a heart that seeks to
please God above all other blessings.

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For every heart that is seeking anything from the Lord this is a good
watchword. That very thing, or the desire for it, may unconsciously
separate us from the Lord or at least from the singleness of our purpose
toward Him. The thing we desire may be a right thing, but we may desire
it in a distrustful and selfish spirit. Let us commit to Him and believe
for it; but let us, at the same time, keep our purpose fixed on His will
and glory. Let us claim even His promised blessings, not for themselves
or ourselves, but for Him. Then shall it be true, Delight thyself also
in the Lord; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart (Psalm
37:4).

All other things but Himself God will "add." But they must always be
added, never first.

Then shall we be able to believe for them without doubt, when we claim
them for Him and not for ourselves. It is only when we are Christ's that
all things are ours. Lord, help me this day to seek Thee first, and be
more desirous to please Thee and have Thy will than to possess any other
blessing.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/ab-simpson/but-seek-ye-first-the-kingdom-of-god/
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