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What does the Bible say about seeking Jesus for the right reasons?

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The Bible teaches that seeking Jesus should not be for selfish gain but out of love for His person and work.

In John 6:27, Jesus cautions against seeking Him primarily for earthly benefits, like physical sustenance. He rebukes the crowd for seeking Him not because of the miracles He performed but because they were filled with the loaves and fishes. This illustrates that true faith and relationship with Christ must go beyond the desire for the blessings He can provide; it should be rooted in a love for who He is and what He represents in terms of salvation and eternal life. Seeking Jesus rightly involves longing for a spiritual union with Him and an appreciative desire for His grace, not merely for material or temporal satisfaction.
Scripture References: John 6:27

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