SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS VS. WORLDLY WEALTH - GOD'S BLESSINGS ARE SPIRITUAL, NOT MATERIAL

Seek First the Kingdom of God – Not the Things of This World



Divine intervention and hope beyond materialism.


“Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans pursue all these things, and your Heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.”
— Matthew 6:31–33

 

Who Are the Pagans?

Those who obsess over food, clothing, and wealth without seeking God are likened to pagans — people disconnected from the Kingdom of God. These are not Kingdom seekers, but worldly chasers. And Jesus makes it clear: Your Heavenly Father already knows what you need.

So why do we beg and strive? Because we live out of alignment with His will. Instead of seeking God, we chase the world — and then expect God to bless our rebellion. But God says: "I will turn My face from those who do not seek Me."

If we are in tune with God's will, we don't even have to ask. He knows what His children need. Learn to live as an obedient child of God, and He will provide every necessity. True godly living results in peace, provision, and purpose.

A man of God, filled with the love and care of the Father, is the happiest man in the world.

But the wicked, greedy man never stops accumulating the junk of this world. His hunger is unquenchable, and in the end, he will go to hell, leaving everything behind.




Foolish Pursuit of Worldly Glory


God’s Blessings Always Mean Spiritual Blessings

God's blessings are always Spiritual. Anything other than Spiritual Blessings is not a blessing but a testing time! Material wealth may come, but it is used for testing, not fulfilling. After the test comes judgment: either reward or condemnation.

  • The reward is always spiritual because God is spiritual, and His gifts are eternal.
  • Materialism is temporary, hence worldly, hence from Satan, who uses it to test our allegiance.

That's why Jesus said:

"It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God."
Luke 18:24

Let’s reflect on key scriptures:

  • Luke 12:15"Life does not consist in the abundance of possessions."
  • 1 Timothy 6:10"Love of money is the root of all evil."
  • Hebrews 13:5"Be content with what you have."
  • Matthew 6:24"You cannot serve God and money."
  • Mark 4:19"Riches choke the Word and make it unfruitful."
  • Proverbs 11:28"Whoever trusts in riches will fall."
  • James 5:1–5"Weep, you rich, for the miseries coming upon you!"

God tests us to reveal our spiritual content and character. The purpose of testing is not to condemn but to awaken us. Through repentance, blessings can come.

When we repent, ask for forgiveness, and walk humbly with Christ, we encounter God's grace.

Salvation is not earned. It is gifted through Christ. Through Adam, all sinned. But through Jesus, we have hope of eternal life. Not by our works, but by His sacrifice. A life surrendered to Christ is safe. A life apart from Christ is already condemned.

 

God Provides to Distribute, Not to Hoard

"You chase God, and let riches chase you at His will!"

When God gives, He intends you to share, not hoard. Hoarding is worldly and against the will of God.

Jesus said:

"Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth... but lay up treasures in heaven. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
— Matthew 6:19–21

Where is your heart today? If it’s fixed on the things of this world, hell is your destiny. But if your heart is rooted in the Kingdom, your treasure is eternal.

 

God's Saints Deserve the Crown of Glory


Final Reflection: The Grace of God Through Christ

We live in a fallen world, cursed from the beginning through Adam and Eve. Sin entered all humanity, making us slaves to sin. But God sent a SaviorJesus Christ — the greatest blessing of all.

"If you can’t believe in Genesis, Revelation is foolishness to you!"

God's grace is available, but it comes only through reverence for Christ's sacrifice. Salvation is not about how good we are, but how much we honor what Jesus did on the cross.

"The wealth of the wicked is stored up for the righteous."
Proverbs 13:22

In the end, God will transfer what was hoarded in greed to those who live in righteousness.

Choose wisely.

  • Choose the Kingdom.
  • Choose spiritual blessings.
  • Choose eternal life in Christ.

The world passes away, but the one who does the will of God lives forever.

POPULAR POSTS

"THE SEVENTH-DAY SABBATH (SATURDAY): THE SEAL OF GOD VS. THE MARK OF THE BEAST"

THE GREATEST THREAT TO HUMANITY: THE RISE OF THE EVIL TRINITY

He Nailed My Sin to the Cross – Read Lyrics

JESUS' RESURRECTION VS. EASTER: UNCOVERING THE TRUTH

KING DAVID’S 1000-YEAR-OLD PROPHECY FULFILLED: JESUS THE MESSIAH, THE LORD, AND THE SON OF GOD

EXPOSING THE FALSE CATHOLIC TEACHINGS ABOUT MOTHER MARY: WHAT THE BIBLE REALLY SAYS

THE DECEPTION OF EATING CHRIST’S FLESH: A BABYLONIAN PRACTICE IN CHRISTIANITY

GOD FIRST: THE BREATH OF LIFE AND THE FOUNDATION OF FAITH

HE NAILED MY SIN TO THE CROSS — A GOSPEL SONG REFLECTION