Which is first, seeking or serving God?

Which is first, Seeking or Serving God?

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Q.1

What is the command of Christ in Matt. 6: 33? *

But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
-Matthew 6:33.

Seek first
Serve first

Q.2

How should we seek God? *

Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.
-John 5:39.

By doing good works
By going to different places
By searching the Scriptures
By our sacrificial services

Q.3

What did Paul say about Berean Christians and why? *

These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.
-Acts 17:11.

They were noble because they believed what is preached to them even without looking at the Bible.
They were noble because they were open to receive the word of God and they searched the scriptures daily if the preaching is based on it.

Q.4

What does God desire for us to do? *

For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
-Hosea 6:6.

God wants us to serve Him even without knowing about Him.
God wants us to know Him first before we serve.

Q.5

What is God's response to those who call on Him but do not obey His words? *

And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?
-Luke 6:46.

He questions their sincerity of calling Him Lord.
He thinks they are doing fine.

Q.6

What lesson can we learn from the passage in Romans 10:2-3? *

For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God.
-Romans 10:2-3.

It does not matter what you believe as long as you are sincere.
A person can be very sincere and yet very wrong.

Q.7

What should be the motivation of our service to God? *

If ye love me, keep my commandments.
-John 14:15.

For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.
-1 John 5:3.

Growing love for God
Finding salvation

Q.8

Which is right according to the passage below? *

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.
-Ephesians 2:8-9.

A person is saved by grace through faith, not of works.
A person is saved by faith plus good works.

Q.9

Name: *

First Name

Last Name

Q.10

Email: *

(e.g. john@example.com)