Who wouldn't want a brand new car? Or a nicer house! Maybe even a movie theater in your basement! And the most common one, MORE MONEY!!! Well think of those things that you want most in your life. Think of the things you work hardest for in life.
Are they those things I talked about above? Are they what we really shoud be seeking for? Let us consult with Jacob on this matter!
"But before ye seek for riches, seek ye for the Kingdom of God." Jacob 2:18
Jacob counsels us here that our primary goal should always be doing those things you need to do in order to abide in God's Kindom! Some of those things may include doing the small things like reading scriptures or praying or spending more time with family. There are many ways that we can seek first the Kingdom of God.
So game over right, that's all we gotta do! Seek for the Kingdom of God and everything falls into place? Not really. We still need money, work for your pay! Just make sure you know what you are working for! You need to survive and provide for your family. You need to pay bills. You need to pay an honest tithe. Now after all of that is done, should we go out and buy really really nice things with the rest of the money? Let's see what Jacob thinks!
"And after ye have obtained riches, if ye seek them; and ye will seek them for the intent to do good- to clothe the naked, and feed the hungry, and to liberate the captive, and administer relief to the sick and afflicted." Jacob 2:19
Well, that explains it pretty nicely! You will get riches when you intend on using them the right way! Help the world be a better place with what God has blessed you with! return thanks to him daily for what he has given you and he will be more willing to give you more!
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