Seek First – Part 1

September 29, 2025

Broadcast

                          Seek First - Part 1
                             Matthew 6:24
                              09/29/2025

        24   No one can serve two masters, for either he will
             hate the one and love the other, or he will be
             devoted to the one and despise the other. You
             cannot serve God and money.  (ESV)

        Sometimes we miss the most obvious truth because the truth
   is so fundamental.  What is most important to you?  As we answer
   that question, we tend to think of family or recognition or other
   things which bring happiness and contentment.  On the other hand,
   we forget that if you can't breathe, family and recognition and
   the win / loss record of your favorite football team are
   meaningless.

        This week's Gospel lesson asks us to set priorities, asks us
   to determine where we invest our resources.  As we ponder the
   words Jesus spoke as recorded by Matthew, we do so remembering
   that God gave us His law out of love.

        Jesus said:
        No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate
        the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to
        the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and
        money.


        This is a practical application of the First Commandment,
   ``You shall have no other gods before me.''  Why should we fear,
   love, and trust in God above all things?  How does trusting in
   Him bring us joy?  Isn't God demanding, doesn't His law restrict
   us from doing things which otherwise we would enjoy?

        This week we will examine Jesus' teaching to learn that His
   Word is not only true, but the best advice we can receive to live
   in harmony with God and neighbor.

        May our Lord grant us faith to hear and trust in His holy
   Word.  Amen.