The Economics Of The Kingdom

July 03, 2026•1 min read

“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” - Matthew 6:33

Jesus spoke these words in the context of economic anxiety. People worried about food, clothing, and shelter, just as many do today. But Jesus wasn’t dismissing these legitimate concerns. Instead, He was redefining our economic priorities by pointing to a different kind of kingdom with different values.

In God’s kingdom, the last are first, the hungry are fed, and the poor are blessed. This kingdom operates on principles of abundance rather than scarcity, cooperation rather than competition, and justice rather than exploitation. When we seek this kingdom first, we align ourselves with God’s vision for economic relationships.

Seeking God’s kingdom means working for policies and systems that reflect His values. It means supporting a Federal Job Guarantee that ensures everyone can work with dignity. It means advocating for free public healthcare and education because access to these basics should not depend on wealth.

When we prioritize God’s kingdom economics over worldly systems that concentrate wealth among the few, we discover that God provides for our needs while we work for justice.

Prayer:

Father, help me seek Your kingdom above all else. Show me how to live and advocate for economic systems that reflect Your justice and love. Amen.

Dr. Delman Coates|Senior Pastor|

Rev. Dr. Delman Coates is an accomplished scholar, pastor, and communicator whose academic journey spans some of the nation's most prestigious institutions. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Religion from Morehouse College (1995), a Master of Divinity from Harvard Divinity School (1998), and both a Master of Philosophy in Religion (2002) and a Ph.D. in New Testament and Early Christianity (2006) from Columbia University. Since February 2004, he has faithfully served as Senior Pastor of Mt. Ennon Baptist Church in Clinton, Maryland. Dr. Coates also extends his ministry beyond the pulpit as host of No Limits with Pastor Delman, a weekly broadcast ministry reaching audiences with messages of faith, hope, and transformation.

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