“You believe in Christ, believe also in His words: “Seek ye first the kingdom of God and all these things shall be added unto you.” Take neither scrip nor staff. He is rich enough who is poor—with Christ.”
St. Jerome (347-420) Letter 14.1.
This statement comes in the opening section of the letter, from St. Jerome, one of the four doctors of the Western Church, to a monk named Heliodorus. His instructions are clear.
Seek first the kingdom of God and remember that if you go forth with Christ and without resources, you are rich enough, for in Him you have everything you need! Let’s live like we believe this!