Matthew 6:33 But seek you first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you. The word "seek" is contrasted with the same word used in the thirty-second verse: "After these things do the Gentiles seek." With what activity, zeal, are these things attended to! I. We need no argument to convince you THAT THE THINGS AFTER WHICH THE GENTILES SEEK OCCUPY A GREAT PLACE IN MEN'S MINDS. and necessarily so. Religious ordinances not merely for enjoyment, but to strengthen for the toil of life. But men postpone their salvation. This is against God's ordinance, "Seek first." (1) In point of preference. (2) In point of time. (3) In point of anxiety. II. THE ASSURANCE CONNECTED WITH THIS COMMAND. This is a positive assurance; the fulfilment depends upon the faithfulness of God. 1. He argues from the less to the greater — "Is not the life more than meat?" 2. He takes us to God's providential care over the lower creatures. 3. If men indulge in disquieting care, what benefit do they derive? 4. Disquieting care is as unnecessary as it is unprofitable. "Your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of these things." A common objection is, "How is it that so many good people are in want?" Have they been seeking God first? (W. Cadman, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. |
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