KNOWING YOUR PRIORITIES

Luke 14:18-20 ““But they all alike began to make excuses. The first said, ‘I have just bought a field, and I must go and see it. Please excuse me.’ “Another said, ‘I have just bought five yoke of oxen, and I’m on my way to try them out. Please excuse me.’ “Still another said, ‘I just got married, so I can’t come.’

INTRO: They were business people, One bought a field; the other bought 5 yokes of oxen; and the last one had gotten married (this involved all the village.)

I.            ESTABLISHING PRIORITIES – Greatest importance: the state of having most importance or urgency.

1.      What is most important for you?

1)            Love of God or love of money?

                                                                    i.            1 Tim 6:10

2)            Love of Family or love of work?

                                                                    i.            1 Tim 3:5(If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God’s church?)

3)            Love of Church Family or People that don’t fear God?

                                                                    i.            2 Co. 6:14

4)            Love work of the Lord or worldly things?

II.            WHAT IS TO BE THE FIRST IN YOUR LIFE OF BLESSINGS

1.      Tithes

1)            There are individuals that very easily tithe out of $100 but not out of $1000

2.      Offering

1)            A true giver will understand the difference between both

3.      Gifts - Talents

1)            What God has bestowed upon you is for His kingdom and then for your personal life

2)            Ex. 31:1-6

4.      Possessions

CONCLUSION: