Main Passage: James 2:5-7
Summary
God has chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom.
Principles
1. God has chosen (Romans 8:29) to use the weak and foolish (1 Cor 1:26-29).
2. Blessed are the poor in spirit for they shall receive salvation in heaven (Matthew 5:3).
3. The rich is faith are sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see (Hebrews 11:1).
4. Those chosen by God are his children (John 1:12) and heirs of the kingdom of heaven (Matthew 3:2).
5. The kingdom of heaven lives NOW in believer's hearts (Luke 17:21) and will one day be established in a literal earthly kingdom (Rev. 20:4-6).
Application
As followers of Jesus Christ, we are to seek first His kingdom and His righteousness (Matthew 6:33).
Personalization
What attitudes or action steps can you take today to seek God first in each area of your life?
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
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