22. Nearly related to these are those words of the apostle, in his epistle to the _Philippians. I count all things but dung that I may win_ Christ, an entrance into his everlasting kingdom, _and be found in him_, believing in him, _not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of_ Christ, _the righteousness which is of_ God _by faith――Not having my own righteousness which is of the law_; a barely external righteousness, the outside religion I formerly had, when I hoped to be accepted of God, because I was, _touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless――But that which is through the faith of_ Christ, _the righteousness which is of_ God _by faith_: that holiness of heart, that renewal of the soul, in all its desires, tempers and affections _which is of_ God: it is the work of God and not of man, _by faith_; through the faith of _Christ_, through the revelation of _Jesus Christ_ in us, and by faith in his blood; whereby alone we obtain the remission of our sins, and an inheritance among those that are sanctified. 23. _Seek ye first_ this _kingdom of_ God in your hearts, this _righteousness_, which is the gift and work of God, the image of God renewed in your souls: _And all these things shall_ be added unto you: all things needful for the body; such a measure of all, as God sees most for the advancement of his kingdom. These _shall be added_, they shall be thrown in, over and above. In seeking the peace and love of God, you shall not only find what you more immediately seek even the kingdom that cannot be moved; but also what you seek not, not at all for its own sake, but only in reference to the other. You shall find in your way to the kingdom all outward things, so far as they are expedient for you: this care God hath taken upon himself: cast you all your care upon him. He knoweth your wants; and whatsoever is lacking, he will not fail to supply.