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Ethic of the Kingdom: Right Priorities

December 3, 2023

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Main Scripture Reference(s)
Matthew 6:19-34,

Ethic of the Kingdom: Right Priorities

December 3, 2023 / Chris Basham / Matthew 6:19-34 / The Church at Odessa

MAIN POINT

The ETHIC of the KINGDOM: RIGHT

Jesus tells people to not store up treasures on earth because they last for eternity

Jesus warns us that to live for things of this earth is because they will not last.

Jesus tells people instead to store up treasures in heaven because they last for eternity

How we live as believers right now greatly.

The judge at the BEMA seat was judging in order to , not punish.

What of rewards await us in heaven?

Believers will receive as a reward for their faithfulness to serve God in the coming KINGDOM.
- crown. 1 Cor. 9:25-27.
- Crown of . 2:10.
- Crown of . 2 Tim. 4:7-8.
- Crown of . 1 Peter 5:1-4.

The overarching point is to encourage believers to live and now knowing this will be rewarded in eternity.

Believers will receive differing levels of as a reward for their faithfulness to serve God in the coming Kingdom. Matthew 19:28-30.

Believers will receive as a reward for their faithfulness to serve God in the coming Kingdom. Matt. 25:14-30.

Believers will receive from the Lord. Matthew 25:23.

In heaven there will be differing of reward for believers based upon how a believer stewarded God’s resources.

Which ever place we store up treasures now exposes our .

What we see from this text is that God to take care of His servant’s basic needs so that they can serve His Kingdom first here on earth.

Jesus is urging His disciples, you and me today, to make God and His Kingdom your .

The to worry is seeking God’s Kingdom first in everything you do knowing God promises to provide for you if you do this.

APPLICATION:

Promises of materialism that it does not ultimately fulfill …

Ask: What is the most valuable thing in my life? What have I spent my life pursuing up to now?

Scripture offers three general principles for how we use our resources in a God-honoring way:

Provide appropriate care for our (1 Tim. 5)
Help those who are in (Rom. 15:25-27; Eph. 4:28)
Help God’s Kingdom (Phil. 4:14-19)

May we to enjoy living in God’s presence and do everything for His glory right now and in doing so store up treasures in Heaven.

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