Set Your Priorities According To God's Word

Proverbs 3:1-3:

My son, do not forget my teaching,
but keep my commands in your heart,
² for they will prolong your life many years
and bring you peace and prosperity.

³ Let love and faithfulness never leave you;
bind them around your neck,
write them on the tablet of your heart.

The business world understand a sagacious rule: “If you want to gain wealth, then you have to outsmart others.” Many people considered honesty, virtues and moral values as weaknesses if your want to be financially successful. However, gaining riches may not be the total meaning of a prosperous life. In fact, wealth is a very dangerous foundation of a man’s life. During the Global crisis of 2008, we read of several millionaires who committed suicide when their business suddenly became bankrupt.

Genuine prosperity which is based on the word of God includes not only accumulation of wealth but also good health and peace of mind springing from spiritual security from God. The bible said: “The blessing of the LORD makes a person rich, and he adds no sorrow with it.” Pro 10:22

King Solomon, who ruled in the golden days of prosperity of Israel from 971 BC to 931 BC, wrote the book of Proverbs under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. In Proverb Chapter 3, he recorded the secrets of living in good health, success and peace. Let us study these biblical principles and discover that it is also relevant to our lives today as it works to Solomon almost 3,000 years ago.

Set your priority according to God’s word.

Instruction toward God:
Pro 3:1 My son, do not forget my teachings, and keep my commands in mind,

Promise if you will obey:
Pro 3:2 because they will bring you long life, good years, and peace.

Instruction toward others:
Pro 3:3 Do not let mercy and truth leave you. Fasten them around your neck. Write them on the tablet of your heart.

Priority Check
1) Worship – Love above law
2) Fellowship – Compassion above regulations
3) Discipleship – Growth above comfort
4) Ministry – Service above office
5) Mission – Mission above ambition
"Lord, show me where love and hope and faith are needed, and use me to bring them to those places." (Alan Paton)