Putting God's Kingdom First (2)

Seek...the Kingdom of God [above all else].
Matthew 6:33

As you read the following ten qualities ask yourself, "Are these things evident in my life today?
Am I developing these fruits so that I may been trusted with greater responsibility for the advancement of God's Kingdom?"

(1) Merciful and grace-giving. "God blesses those who are merciful."
"Stop judging others, and you will not be judged" (Mt 5:7; Mt 7:1 ).(

2) Reconciliatory. "If...a friend has something against you...go and apologise and be reconciled to Him" ( Matthew 5:23-24 ).

(3)Teachable. "Anyone who listens to My teaching and obeys Me is wise" (Matthew 7:24 ).

(5) Courageous. "Look, I am sending you out as sheep among wolves...don't be afraid" (Mt 10:16&26 ).

(6) Submitted."Anyone who does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother" ( Matthew 12:50 ).

(7) Surrendered. "If any of you wants to be My follower, you must put aside your selfish ambition, shoulder your cross, and follow Me" ( Matthew 16:24 ).

(8) Repentant."Unless you turn from your sins and become as little children, you will never get into the Kingdom of Heaven" ( Matthew 18:3 ).

(9) Humble."But those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted" ( Matthew 23:12 ).

(10) Servant-minded."But among you it should be quite different. Whoever wants to be aleader among you must be your servant" ( Matthew 20:26-27 ).

If you're willing to make Jesus Lord of your life, make His Word the last word on all issues and seek the fullness of His Spirit - you can live this lifestyle too!