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Priority Check
Contributed by Wayne Mock on Feb 2, 2011 (message contributor)
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1. Priority Check - Priority Of Others
Contributed on Feb 2, 2011
While it is normal for many to have a primary concern for self, followers of Christ are to give priority to others above self.
A teacher may say to a student who is not doing too well in school, “You need to give studying more priority in your life.” An employer may say to an employee who habitually arrives late to work, “You need to get your priorities straight.” A coach may say to a player who has become lazy and is not ...read more
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2. Priority Of Discipleship
Contributed on Feb 4, 2011
Following Christ is not always easy, however it must always be the highest priority.
There are those who want to avoid all that is difficult. Some look for the easiest way. Some seek that which will bring less challenge or less hardship. The US Marine Corps takes pride in having a far different attitude. On the US Marine Corps website are these words under eligibility, “Our ...read more
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3. Priority Of Concern
Contributed on Feb 4, 2011
People can have many priorities. Jesus expects His followers to have priorities based on His value system, not the value system of the world.
There are many things in life about which we can be concerned. We can be concerned about the weather – when will it be warmer? We can be concerned about the economy – especially if we are being directly affected by the recession. One’s health is also a matter of concern to many people. This ...read more
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4. Priority Of Stewardship
Contributed on Feb 4, 2011
Followers of Christ have the priority of being good stewards of life for Him.
Each week of this month we have been challenged through God’s word and by His Holy Spirit to look at ourselves in an honestly critical way. We have been performing various Priority Checks. Each week we have examined priorities in our life from a different vantage point. However, each week we ...read more