But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. The positive command that resolves the anxiety: seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness. The first is the key: not seek the kingdom and other things, but seek the kingdom before and above other things. The all these things — food, drink, clothing — will be added as the consequence of the kingdom-seeking, not as the object of direct pursuit. 1 Kings 3:11–13 provides the paradigm: Solomon asked for wisdom to govern God's people rather than for wealth, and God gave both wisdom and wealth. The kingdom-seeking that does not pursue provision directly receives provision as a consequence of the relationship with the provident Father.

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