- Family First
- You have to put the team first
- The good of the country comes before everything
- You have to put the business first
- You have to put your health first
- Your spouse has to come first
- You have to put yourself first
When people say such things people who are standing near them will usually nod in approval at the wisdom of what the person has said. Even if they don't nod they certainly do not question such statements because they sound so noble.
In truth, every one of those statements, if sincere, is sinful. God alone should occupy first place and make first demand on our life. He is the only One who has earned that right. Our family, team, country, business, health, spouse and life will all pass away but the Lord will endure forever. If we have any hope of enduring with Him we must stop pushing Him to the side for trifles and start giving Him the honor He alone deserves.
