Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 8000 The life of the believer » 8400 The tasks of the believer » 8461 priorities » 8463 priority, of faith, hope and love Putting God first--living according to his word--serves the glory of God and also the best interests of believers, by giving them true wisdom for daily living. The wisdom of making faith a priority Putting the fear of God before other considerations Psalm 31:19 See also Exodus 1:17; Nehemiah 5:15; Proverbs 1:7 Preferring God's way to sinful advice The precious wisdom of obeying God: Proverbs 3:13-14; Proverbs 8:19,32 Following sinful advice: Choosing imaginative action rather than laziness or fearfulness Numbers 13:30 See also 1 Samuel 25:33; Ephesians 5:16 Examples of failure to do this: Matthew 25:10,26-27,44-45; Matthew 26:40 Patient waiting rather than impetuous action Psalm 40:1 See also Psalm 27:14; Psalm 37:5-6; Psalm 62:5; Psalm 123:2; Proverbs 3:5-6; Isaiah 40:31; Hosea 12:6; John 2:4-5; Revelation 2:10 The wisdom of making hope a priority Hebrews 6:19 See also Psalm 147:10-11 Putting true riches above earthly wealth Luke 16:9 See also Deuteronomy 15:8; Matthew 6:24; Matthew 19:21 pp Mark 10:21 pp Luke 18:22; Matthew 19:29 pp Mark 10:29-30 pp Luke 18:29-30; Hebrews 11:26 Putting eternal joy before temporal hardship 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 See also Acts 14:22; Acts 16:25; Romans 8:18; 2 Timothy 2:10; Hebrews 10:34 The wisdom of making love a priority 1 Corinthians 13:13 Paul's concern that love, rather than competition over spiritual gifts, should be made a priority. Loyalty rather than opportunism Proverbs 18:24 See also Ruth 1:16; 2 Timothy 4:10 Demas' love for this world rather than loyalty Following the Spirit rather than sinful human nature Galatians 5:16 Merely “human” activity betrays a failure of love for God. See also Psalm 147:10-11; Isaiah 31:1-3; Romans 8:5 Inner sincerity rather than outward appearance Romans 12:9 See also 1 Samuel 16:7; Ephesians 6:5; Colossians 3:22 Actions rather than mere words James 2:18 See also Matthew 7:21-22; 1 John 3:18 Peace rather than disharmony Romans 12:18 See also Romans 14:19; Hebrews 12:14 Truth rather than falsehood Proverbs 12:19 See also Acts 5:4; Colossians 3:9 See also
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