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FAITH TO PUT GOD FIRST
MATT. 6:33
Putting God First• The Zarephath widow 1 Kings 17:8-16• Treasure is in heaven not earth Matt. 6:19-24• Therefore do not worry v.25• Anxiety over needs has same effect on soul as
seeking to be rich v.25-34• Priority is the issue• Worry is seeking a solution without God v.30• We should be seeking God first v.33• Craving His righteousness 5:6• Do we have the value system to trust God?
Putting God First• All these things shall be added unto you• God made a promise• God will reconcile His commands and promises
Hebrews 11:17-19• The Zarephath widow was given God’s promise
and obeyed God’s command• We have a command and promise in Mt. 6:33• We must trust God! • Seek to honor God
Worry• Worry is useless v.27• Worry is the unbelievers’ way v.30, 32• Worry takes our eyes away from God Hb 12:2,
Matthew 14:28-31• Worry is to forget God’s goodness and power
v.25-30• We have a reminder weekly Acts 20:7 • We should remember daily Matt. 6:11• We can forget Deut. 6:12, Rom. 1:21• If we do not see God for Who He is, then we are
not equipped to face life at any time