Priority of God
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· 3 viewsScripture provides examples of individuals who have allowed God to take priority in their lives, and also of those who have allowed something or someone else to take priority.
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God’s glory made a priority
God’s glory made a priority
Pray then like this:
“Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name.
Commands to put God first
Commands to put God first
Then Jesus said to him, “Be gone, Satan! For it is written,
“ ‘You shall worship the Lord your God
and him only shall you serve.’ ”
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Examples of putting God first
Examples of putting God first
; Enoch; Noah; Abraham; Joshua; Hezekiah; Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego; Daniel; John the Baptist
Disapproval of not putting God first
Disapproval of not putting God first
“You shall have no other gods before me.
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Examples of not putting God first
Examples of not putting God first
And the people were shouting, “The voice of a god, and not of a man!” Immediately an angel of the Lord struck him down, because he did not give God the glory, and he was eaten by worms and breathed his last.
See also Solomon; Abijah; Amaziah; Judah; Ananias and Sapphira;
Worship commended as the highest human activity
Worship commended as the highest human activity
Oh come, let us worship and bow down;
let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker!
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Outstanding examples of worship
Outstanding examples of worship
David was prepared to be despised by his wife rather than inhibit his worship.
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God’s kingdom made a priority
God’s kingdom made a priority
Your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Commands to participate in the kingdom
Commands to participate in the kingdom
But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
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Examples of wholehearted participation
Examples of wholehearted participation
“Therefore, O King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision,
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Warning against half-hearted participation
Warning against half-hearted participation
But I have this against you, that you have abandoned the love you had at first. Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent, and do the works you did at first. If not, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place, unless you repent.
Sacrifices for the kingdom advocated
Sacrifices for the kingdom advocated
Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.
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Examples of sacrifices for the kingdom
Examples of sacrifices for the kingdom
He considered the reproach of Christ greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking to the reward.
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God’s will made a priority
God’s will made a priority
Your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Conformity to God’s will commanded
Conformity to God’s will commanded
Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
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Outstanding examples of conformity to God’s will
Outstanding examples of conformity to God’s will
And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.”
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