In the teachings of Jesus, prioritizing God's kingdom is essential for a life of faith and trust. As recorded in Matthew and Luke, seeking first the kingdom of God is promised to bring all necessary things into alignment. The Gospels, particularly Matthew 6:31-33, emphasize letting go of anxieties about daily needs, instead focusing on God's righteousness. This theme is reinforced in the letters of Peter and Paul, who encourage believers to cast their cares on God, as in 1 Peter 5:7 and Philippians 4:6, trusting in His provision and peace.
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But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.
Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles strive after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?
Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, for the Lord and not for men,
and to aspire to live quietly, to attend to your own matters, and to work with your own hands, as we instructed you.