How Do I Seek God's Kingdom and His Righteousness? Matthew

Righteousness is a free gift given by God through faith in Christ's atoning work. Righteousness is your identity, not an allusive state of existence you reach through performance.
Because you've been given right-standing (righteousness) with God, his spirit now dwells in you. He has also joined his kingdom to you and placed you in it. So when you seek God's kingdom, you first do it by connecting to his presence within you.
You are not righteous because of anything you have done other than surrender to Christ, seeking his kingdom works the same way. God pours out his love for you in your heart so you will be made whole. His grace is his spiritual influence in your inner man to be strengthened and experience the fruits of his spirit. Because of these things, you can experience a connection with the kingdom of God within because God has delivered you from darkness and translated you into his kingdom.
Rest in him, take comfort that his eternal dwelling place is already connected to your inner man, enjoy your identity as a child of God and live a life that brings glory and honor to his name!!
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[@lindasmith4527]

I have been seeking clarity on what "seeking the kingdom of God and His righteousness" means and this by far has been the clearest explanation I've heard. Thank you so much.

[@ClintByars]

Glad this was helpful, thanks for stopping by!

[@chopppacalamari]

When Gods Kingdom comes, His will is done on earth as it is in heaven. But we are not supposed to wait for Jesus to return for it to happen. The whole message Jesus preached was ‘Repent, for the Kingdom of God is at hand’. This is what the bible calls ‘the good news’. This is also what Jesus calls the Gospel of the Kingdom. And it is this gospel that will be preached to the ends of the earth before the end. Jesus said this before he even died for us. It is this gospel that is confirmed with signs and wonders. Today’s Gospel is so consumed with Jesus death and resurrection that we stop there and do not preach the full Gospel. Today’s Gospel teaches us the way to His Righteousness. It gets us saved but we stop there. In Mat 6;33 Jesus says seek first the kingdom of god and his righteousness. Mat 11;12 the Kingdom of Heaven suffers violence and the violent are taking it by force. Violence or forcefull pressure. How can anyone take it by force if Jesus has already come back and it just happens? Luke 17:20 the coming of the Kingdom of God can not be observed. Yet we will all see when Jesus returns. It doesn’t make sense because Jesus is talking about now. Luke 12;32 do not be afraid any longer little flock for your father is pleased to give you the Kingdom. Well we would not be afraid after Jesus returns. God wants it done the way he set it up to be done. When we work in partnership with Him. When I lay hands on the sick and they are healed, what happens is my speaking in faith cracks the kingdom of darkness hold on the sick person. Violently forces it back in the spirit. God will is done for the brief moment and God heals the sick person, just like they would be healed in heaven. This moment is the “on earth as it is in heaven” part. Luke 11;20 but if it is by the finger of God that I drive out demons then the kingdom of God has come upon you. (Or come near to you). Jesus says over and over that whatever we ask the father for in his name, he will give to us. And he gives us two reasons why, John 16.23 so that your Joy May be complete and John 14;12 and what ever you ask the father in my name I will do. So that the father may be glorified in the son. And he gives us clues on how as well like Mat 21;21 if you have faith and do not waiver.... and mark 11;23 ...and does not doubt in his heart.... mark 11;24 ... believe you will receive it and it shall be yours ..... This is why Jesus can confidently and boldly say MK 16;17 these signs shall accompany those who believe .... he is not Joking or talking about apostles only, he is talking about those who believe. That means you and me. Sadly most of us don’t believe that much or work out what he was talking about. Truth is It is the Holy Spirit that will link up all these scriptures for a person and give them understanding of many things but it is reserved for those who do what Jesus says and seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness. I began by focusing on everything Jesus said and I just decided it was true because Jesus said it and carried on from there. You can too. The kingdom of God is at hand for you.

[@womenbeyourbestself1515]

I am with you Linda this is the clearest I have ever gotten.

[@martinlopez164]

Hi,Linda

[@AdrieannaAguirre]

It's not inward... that is not biblical .. we should not look to ourselves but God.. we shall not depend on ourselves but God.. we are only vessels that the Lord uses.. God has all the answers.. our hearts are deceitful and there is nothing good within this flesh.. Only God is holy and his spirit that lives within us guides us but our hearts is deceitful so therefore we must look to God and not within ourselves.. God gives us power through his holy spirit but this mindset is wrong

[@nancyboutin7968]

Thank you. It's clear to me now that seeking the Kingdom first is not just something I should do in the morning but consistently. God Bless.

[@ClintByars]

Yes! And seeking mostly means to acknowledge his presence.

[@theresaruriti7817]

The most clear teaching that I have ever heard. May God continue to bless you .Thank you so much.

[@ClintByars]

Wow, thank you!

[@bellastone-le9eb]

I've been asking God how to do this correctly and having knowledge of this verse. After many years of not seeking because of extreme discouragement over and over and over again, I lost my fervency for God. I felt abandoned and cursed and could not change it no matter what I did. So....I froze in time. Now I'm wanting nothing more than His will and "seeking first his kingdom".

[@ClintByars]

I am praying for you as you re-engage your heart with God from a place of rest in your completeness in Christ

[@VictoryVince]

Uploaded 6 years ago. Blessed me today! His Word is eternal! I needed this. Struggling with this very issue. My identity in Christ.

[@ClintByars]

So glad it was helpful!!

[@okwuchiogechukwu1171]

Blessed me today, 20 April 2023

[@TheMilliaC]

It blessed me today!! June 25, 2023

[@vazocy6823]

According to the late Dr. Myles Munroe, one of the influential Kingdom teacher in my lifetime, when we have the Holy Spirit in us, we have the Kingdom of God in us. His influence is in us and hence we are Ambassadors of God. We should be influencing the world around us to be like the Kingdom of Heaven, for if we are ambassadors of Heaven, we are it's citizens, then just as Caesar sends a Pontius Pilate to make that area like Rome, we need to influence Earth so it will be lije Heaven. The Kingdom is a government, not a religion, that was why Jesus never was a part of the religious around his time. Jesus brought a Kingdom (a goverment), not a religion. So seek the Kingdom, means seek the governmental influence of The Kingdom of God.

[@ClintByars]

Amen

[@Hollygdorsey1]

Please pray for my mother Carmelita Dorsey. She has been recovering from asthma and sciatica. I declare and decree she is healed , In accordance with Ish 53:5. In Jesus Holy name, Amen

[@OnlinewithElmachannel]

How is she now? My mum got healed from a stroke thanks to the Lord 🙏🏾

[@nakigulichristine6690]

Dear God this year 2023 I want to seek you more than ever and I want you to be first in everything

[@ClintByars]

Amen

[@jeanmachine9943]

Seek and you shall find. I was looking for the answer and you popped up! Thank you. Hugely helpful.

[@ClintByars]

Glad it was helpful!

[@niambihoward1243]

This makes so much sense now. I’m so literal that I wasn’t connecting what I should be doing to seek him. Thanks so much ❤️

[@ClintByars]

Glad it was helpful

[@zarriahdejona199]

4 years later and this was amazing! Thank you so much ♥️

[@ClintByars]

Always on time!

[@UserName-rf5zs]

Christ in us is physiological and metaphysical. Hallelujah!

[@ClintByars]

I like that

[@user-tm4vb1tz8l]

Pastor,iam from india and what you've said is same like what iam thinking,i wonder the truth' is same i came to realise.,.tha matter is that when we have the faith that for the sake of me Jesus Christ overcome everything all the things is added to us according to what we believe and desires,it comes to life from our spirit and we have the confidence to shout out to the world even though we don't really see the outcome ir results...thats amazing because of The power of Jesus Christ

[@ClintByars]

Thank you for your feedback! I’m so glad to hear that this video was a blessing to you and cleared up your thoughts for you. I pray God continues to give you wisdom and insight into his scripture.

[@jahblessangelina8707]

😊 thank you, I’ve been getting the verses where God says to me that I should not worry about food or clothes or things we need to live, that we should seek the righteousness of Him ! And I was really confused because I didn’t know what this means, but Our God is an amazing father and He made it clear to me again ❤️🙏🏻 thanks Pastor for letting God work trough you, be blessed

[@ClintByars]

I'm so glad to hear that he used this video to clarify his word to you!! He is so good!

[@chassity-becoming1672]

I know this was posted over 6 years ago, but God's Word is alive, active and sharper than a two edged sword, so It’s principals are always applicable for any person in any season of his/her life. This is applicable in my current season as the Holy Spirit has been ministering Matthew 6:33 to me a lot lately. Thank You so much for clarity because I had to do a self-righteous check on myself because in my mind, I thought I was seeking Him and His righteousness. Oh, but this video revealed to me that my definition of righteousness is not God’s. Thank You, Lord, for using this minister to provide me guidance. Minister, continue letting God use you as His vessel.

[@ClintByars]

I’m so glad to know God is still using this video in such a powerful way and I’m happy for you that you found the rest of the free gift of righteousness found in Christ.

[@marisamyles6991]

Thank you so much for this teaching. I’ve been looking for someone to break this down and my understanding is being opened. God bless you!

[@ClintByars]

Bless you! I'm glad it helped.

[@valeriealexander5961]

This was the most powerful video I have watched on KZbin I thank you brother.. all praise to our Father for allowing you to help us…❤️❤️🙏🏾

[@ClintByars]

Wow! So glad this affected you this way, thanks for sharing your experience!

[@mertellatait9050]

Thanks for clarity

[@ClintByars]

You're most welcome!!

[@georgekepoo7336]

Thank you pastor

[@marlensoto548]

God bless you

[@ClintByars]

Thank you, God bless you as well.

[@onlinehappinesscoach]

Thank you so much! I was so confused about this and trying to earn my way to deserving “all these things.” Because of who Christ is in me I am joint heir to all these things. All I need to do is turn inward and see him and my alignment with his good and perfect will for my life to remember.

[@ClintByars]

Transformation through mind-renewal empowers us to possess all that God has given us in Christ, which is a free gift to be received by faith. Rest in Him and experience the blessing of God!

[@criscarrington7834]

Thank You for that message please keep me in your prayers this is something all new to me and I'm really trying to change my life around

[@s.crockett5457]

I. AM. COMPLETE. IN. CHRIST. INWARD! I. AM. ENOUGH. IN. HIM! THANK YOU FOR SPIRITUAL REVIVAL FATHER YAH! I. TRUST. YOU!🙇🏽‍♀️✨️🤍💛✝️

[@ClintByars]

Amen

[@justinwilson957]

Great message Thankyou

[@ClintByars]

Glad it was helpful for you

[@user-hs3lg6wy5j]

i have been trying to understand what the kingdom of God and His righteousness so until you explain it and I understands now. thank you so much for this video.

[@ClintByars]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TheEvilcandy]

Huge REVELATION!!! Oh my goodness!!!!!!!!!! I’m in shock I finely got it!!!!!! Thank you sooo much!!! Yauh sent you my way in this video and he revealed something to me!! I am in such Joy right now I just wanna weep 💖💖💖

[@ClintByars]

Praise God!!

[@user-wl2gu6vu3f]

Amen

[@iamuni4762]

This blessed me today ! Thank you - the clearest ive heard of this scripture by far!

[@ClintByars]

So glad to hear that!

[@kathleenwharton2139]

The Kingdom of God and His Righteousness is..simply..Love and Peace. Jesus said Love your enemies and peacemakers are the children of God. Heaven is Love and Peace.

[@thabisomokoena]

Thank you so much. Straight to the point! You just took out all the mystery from the scripture and made it easy to understand. Blessings.

[@ClintByars]

Awesome, that's my goal! Glad it was helpful.

[@jasomega2446]

Thank you!

[@ClintByars]

Thanks for watching

[@YolandaMartinez-dd8tf]

Thank you so much for this!!!

[@ClintByars]

Glad it was helpful

[@truth3085]

Thank You Father for using Your dear brother to teach Your truths. It has blessed me. Bless him, his family, his ministry and his destiny and bountifully and keep them all under the resurrected blood of Jesus

[@ClintByars]

truth 30 thank you! Lord bless you.

[@user-gg9jy1oi2n]

“I’m gonna look inward - oh! I see Jesus” 5:23 This made me chuckle. Over and over He has been reminding me to find my identity in Christ. Now I’ll remember to look inward and not be confined by the box in my heart. Thank you 🙏❤️

[@ClintByars]

LOL, glad this was helpful for you!

[@AdelaNishikawa-wt8ig]

Thank you😊

[@elieteoliveira-janus2416]

I delighted in your explanation about, Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness

[@ClintByars]

Glad to hear that!

[@captainmartingodsbattleaxe2697]

More Grace. Thank you and GOD bless.

[@ClintByars]

Thank you too

[@itzbronel4335]

God bless you brother❤️ IN JESUS NAME GOD IS GOOD!!!🙏🏻✝️🥰

[@kromopawiroclairisa5670]

Thank u

[@inoeyu]

The "Kingdom of GOD" is the literary gospel, the scripture, the good news, the BIBLE. Matthew 18:2 Jesus says that we must “become as little children” in order to enter the kingdom of God.

[@evebanda2719]

God bless you Sir,eve.Malawi

[@ClintByars]

Thank you, bless you as well.

[@mimiyoi3011]

Amen, thanks ive benn struggling with this

[@missfadzaimadodo3137]

Beautiful word!

[@ClintByars]

Glad it was helpful

[@marlensoto548]

Thank you

[@ClintByars]

You bet!

[@hilenitjivikua143]

Wao, I never got to understand it the way you have just explained it. I must look inward. It's so true. Christ in me the hope of glory.

[@ClintByars]

His kingdom doesn't come with outward observation, it is within. His kingdom is in you to grow through you.

[@shawnbarber9852]

Yes, thank you brother!! Please pray for Shawn Martin Barber. AMEN

[@ClintByars]

Yes sir, we are praying for you.

[@itsmedimpy3625]

Thanks Pastor. 👍🏻 Stay Blessed, Remember Me In Your Prayers. I Need It.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@ClintByars]

You got it

[@Vanessabygrace]

Thank u jesus

[@ClintByars]

Thank you!

[@samochieng9014]

Revelatory. I thank God for you and for this. Everyone needs to hear this break down

[@ClintByars]

Glad it was helpful

[@jazzman8049]

Thank you so much for that explanation, I wish God's blessings upon your life as you continue to enlighten us with his word.

[@dianneseelal5767]

Makes sense. Thanks❤❤

[@shalomkim1745]

Thank you for the clearest sermon on Matthew 6:33. Through grace and the gift of righteousness I am given healing protection and provision in Christ Amen

[@ClintByars]

Amen!

[@sheryllovestobake9898]

thank you brother for this wonderful explaination. YAH BLESS you....

[@ClintByars]

sheryl loves to bake thank you, Lord bless you!

[@life.re-defined]

Really important message. REALLY REALLY REALLY.

[@jchess78]

This is amazing teaching

[@ClintByars]

Thank you Mal Mal for the encouragement, hope it helped!!

[@sikelelamakonxa]

“WHERE (and how) TO SEEK” this is IT!

[@ClintByars]

Glad this was helpful!

[@gwenoviedo]

Timeless teaching. Thank you

[@ClintByars]

Glad it helped, thanks for watching!

[@graceplace5585]

ROMANS 4:25 Who was betrayed and crucified because of our sins, and was raised from the dead because of our justification, our acquittal-absolving us of all sin before God.

[@ClintByars]

Amen

[@jackase507]

If I were to have seen this anytime earlier than now I don’t think I would have understood it... this message came at the right time. Thank you. Praise God.

[@ClintByars]

It's interesting how we find what we need when our hearts are ready to receive!

[@AlfredSantos-ep9se]

Praise the Lord, alleluia! I accept this, thank you. Excellent video. Outstanding explanation of this verse. May God bless you, too.

[@ClintByars]

Thanks, glad it was helpful!

[@petrosianii]

Powerful. My pastor and I talk about this all the time

[@bluebelle6833]

Oh my gosh, I needed someone to explain this to me, and now I understand, thank you soooo much

[@ClintByars]

Glad to help!

[@michellehuang4727]

Thank you for the teaching, so practical. God bless you.

[@JustMe-oj5zq]

Thank you for the explanation

[@captaindxdd]

amen

[@moreese3973]

AMEN!!!

[@azrielprophet4162]

Thank you So much Brother you don’t know how much u opened my mind!

[@ClintByars]

Glad to hear that, to God be the glory!

[@ianblack5264]

Once again Pastor Byers hits the bulls-eye spot-on. Wow.... wish I’d found this in 2016 when it was published!

[@ClintByars]

Glad you found it Ian! I appreciate your continual encouragement.

[@lynettemaronge7301]

God is good bless you

[@jaysah2149]

This is such a great teaching. Thank you.

[@ClintByars]

Glad it was helpful!

[@anomikwehttam2264]

Amen..this a powerful revelation of Matthew 6:33. Truly connected to my spirit… Thank you Pastor Byars

[@ClintByars]

Glad to hear that!

[@foreVERBLESSed-o8p]

Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day.., as it filled my day and my life to seek first the kingdom of god..

[@ClintByars]

Wonderful!

[@jewelz8023]

Brother, this is BEAUTIFUL and CLEAR as day! Thank you for helping someone understand just a little bit more 💝

[@ClintByars]

So glad it was helpful!

[@nithyadharan]

This message is an enlightment for True believers in Christ Jesus. Because it will help each individual to work for the Kingdom of God. To identify God's assignment for each and so on.... Wonderful video Brother. Praise be to Our Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ forever and ever.

[@ClintByars]

Nithyadharan Jayaseelan thanks! To God be the glory!!

[@michelleh.188]

Amen 🙏. Beautiful message!🙏💥🙏🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Stlfinest225]

Amen, thank you for such a well spoken explanation of Matthew 6:33. I never though of it like this!

[@ClintByars]

Thanks for the feedback, so glad to hear it was helpful.

[@JustMe-oj5zq]

Thank you for this

[@ashokbusinesscoach]

Amen Brother. Love You So Much

[@SalvationSoulBeautiful]

This was so wonderfully explained I feel like an idot I thought it also ment giving money to ministry's and the church.

[@ClintByars]

Glad it was helpful!

[@oliverlanaque3]

Thank you, shalom!

[@ruthramos4400]

God bless you. Thank you

[@ClintByars]

Ruth Ramos God bless you!!

[@leilahjoy9553]

❤I just spoke to the Lord earlier asking Him to rid me of my own views perceptions, desires and ideas of myself so that I can understand myself and see myself for who I am in Him. Who I really am. My prayer was just more of you Lord and less of me. I am tired of seeing myself and living my life out of my own small limited perspective I just cried out that Lord I want more! And then 2 hours later I'm here and this explanation is spot on I was asking God for practical steps on how I can become more of HIM and less of me and he just answered me with this video 😊❤ baby steps but this is my start :)

[@ClintByars]

That's awesome! You're on the right track. So glad this video is a small part of your journey with Him.

[@leilahjoy9553]

@@ClintByars ❤️❤️God bless you

[@ronnier5349]

Just found this great explanation. Thank you and God bless.

[@dorothytanatswanechitima2044]

I'm seeking You God first, in 2023, Show your face Jehovah....Amen

[@ClintByars]

Amen

[@nidamartus6094]

amen.

[@ciddytrimmu4958]

Bless you pastor for good teaching.

[@ClintByars]

Thank you, blessings to you!

[@babsskett2757]

Thank u for your video. Excellent advice. God bless u.

[@daleenduplessis6794]

Amen 1Cor1:30

[@ClintByars]

Amen

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Thank you... this post saved my life!

[@ClintByars]

Wow! That's quite a statement. Would you care to share the story? You can email me at [e-mail] if you prefer.

[@matildadompreh2401]

Thank You LORD🙏🏾

[@ClintByars]

Yes and amen!!

[@Meekismwisdom]

I understand this better 🙏 it sounds beautiful but I didn’t understand it . I thought it meant seek an angelic experience but it’s that and so much more .

[@wfs4227]

Thanks for this. I'm always trying to figure out why I can seem to understand what it all means. This helped.

[@robertacevedo5726]

This is great ! God bless you !!

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This is so powerful. Thank you sir

[@ClintByars]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@josepheastin9274]

Amen praise the Lord God Almighty. This is so good.

[@ClintByars]

Thanks for watching!

[@lorenhill4001]

Thank you, This helped me so much

[@ClintByars]

I’m glad to hear that! If you don’t mind, would you explain a little further how this helped you?

[@laykemostdope7327]

Amen thanks 🙏

[@ClintByars]

You are so welcome!!

[@felikskleins2570]

God bless you !!! you helped me alot !!! w.o.w its True GODS KINGDOM IS IN US !!! GOD BLESSSS THE WORLD !!!!

[@ClintByars]

So glad to know this helped you!

[@namulondoritah1661]

Thank you so much 🙏God bless you

[@victoriamodon3582]

Thanks!

[@ClintByars]

Thank you so much for your generosity! Grace and peace to you!