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Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

It is my hope that this article finds you walking not after the ways

of the flesh, as do carnal men, but after the ways of the Spirit.

But it is very easy, if we do not watch, to fall into the routine

of seeking after the things that we want naturally in this life rather

than the things of God. I think sometimes that Christians can,

if they are not careful, end up viewing God as a means to an end.

Namely, that if they walk in the way, then they will receive the

blessings of a good life. Well, this is true. If we follow Jesus,

we will be blessed. But this should not be the reason for our

service.

Those who seek after Jesus for what He can give them are

like those who followed Him for the loaves and the fishes. When

He began to speak of things that confused them, many walked with

Him no more. And this is the problem with serving God only for

the blessings. Something will come along to discourage us and we

will turn away. Only those seeking after God first are willing to

have God in their life even when the carnal blessings don’t come.

Finally, Jesus said to seek the Kingdom of God first,

and all of these other things will be added to you. But remember,

seek Him first that you may endure the times of trouble and

want. For He is the rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.