Having the wrong priorities in our life is like buttoning our coat. If we get that first button wrong, all the others will be lined up wrong as well. In the same way, when we get the first button right, all the others will line up where they are designed to be.

Jesus was asked, “Which is the first commandment of all?  And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord:  And thou shalt  love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment” (Mark 12:28-30). There is no doubt that our relationship with Jesus Christ is the Christian’s greatest priority. But what does this first Biblical priority look like? If Jesus Christ is indeed first place in a Christian’s life, then several things will be true.

First, his life will be governed by the authority of Scripture. The world is its own authority, but the committed disciple of Jesus Christ willingly puts himself under the ultimate authority of the Word of God. God’s Word is Truth. Its principles and commands are non-optional. Others adjust Scripture to justify their behavior, but the committed disciple must allow Scripture to legislate his behavior. Is Jesus Christ first in your life? Is that evidenced by your commitment to following Biblical principles whatever the cost might be?

Secondly, he will deal quickly with unconfessed sin (Psalm 66:18). Nowhere is this more important than in our relationships at home and in the church. Sometimes without even trying, we can hurt and offend those that we love the most. Our responsibility at this point is to make it right as soon as possible. If God brings that offence to your mind, deal with it. Take ownership of those hurtful words, actions and attitudes, and get right with God and others (1 John 1:9).

Third, he should be becoming more like Christ in his character (Romans 8:28-29). This should be obvious to those we live with on a daily basis. Each of us has a multitude of character deficiencies. Sometimes we make excuses for our inappropriate behavior by saying, “That’s just the way I am.” But God wants to change the way you are! He wants to make you more and more like Jesus Christ. The older we get, the more like Christ we should become. Do those in your family see that transformation taking place (Romans 12:2) in your life?
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Making sure Jesus Christ is indeed our first priority involves spending time in the Word of God, regular self examination, and the realization that God’s chief purpose is the transformation of our character.

Morris Hull

Home Life Ministries

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