Seek First Quotes

“Our greatest fear should not be of failure, but of succeeding at something that doesn’t really matter.1”
― Jeremy R. Treat, Seek First: How the Kindgom of God Changes Everything

“We may claim Jesus as king but then draw clear lines around his jurisdiction. “I give my life—at least the spiritual parts—to Jesus.” “Jesus is king, but only of my Sunday mornings and when I pray or read my Bible.” We claim Christ as king, but we treat him like an accessory. Here’s the truth: when we don’t give everything over to Jesus, we’re still the one who is in control. We act as our own king and then try to use Jesus to accomplish our goals.”
― Jeremy R. Treat, Seek First: How the Kindgom of God Changes Everything

“The Bible is not the story of God finding good people and rewarding them; it’s the story of God pursuing wicked people and saving them.”
― Jeremy R. Treat, Seek First: How the Kindgom of God Changes Everything