Being First

Isn't it interesting that being first is highly prized in our society.
From the winner of a 100 metre race to winning a Grand Final of a singing competition, beauty pageant or a football game.

Even social media revolves around becoming 1st.
We lift ourselves up on "breaking a story" first
We gloat on "knowing a secret first"
We want to be the first to publish a story on social media.

We even start to believe the first thing that is said by someone or authority, & denying all else.

This thirst for first is detrimental in many places.

Jesus said:

First be reconciled to thy brother - Mat 5:24

But seek ye first the Kingdom of God - Mat 6:33

Thou hypocrite , first cast the beam out of thine own eye - Mat 7:5

FIRST:
Forgive those you deal with ,
Seek the Lord & his ways in all things ,
Look at your own faults before others
Wise Words for life ♥️

Most importantly , have no idols before God!
That could be money , possessions , people, interests.

Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. {Matthew 22:37 KJV)
This is the first and great commandment. (Matthew 22:38 KJV )

This is a principle of life , declared by Jesus
It shall come to pass in all situations.

Even Elias must come 1st before Jesus - who was Elias ?
The Spirit of Elijah.
And Jesus answered and said unto them, Elias truly shall first come, and restore all things.[Mat 17:11 KJV]

But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first. [Mat19:30 KJV]

Do you still want to be first ?