First Things First

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When Solomon became King of Israel, he was given the opportunity to ask God for anything. Instead of requesting riches or fame, he asked for wisdom to lead his people well. (Good answer!) God responded by rewarding him not only with the thing he asked for, but also with all the benefits he didn't request.

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Easy things first: He could’ve chosen to focus on the easy tasks ahead of him.

Fun things first: He could’ve chosen to focus on riches or fame.

Urgent things first: He could’ve asked for help in building the Temple.

Hard things first: He could’ve sought favor with those who didn’t like him.

First Things First: Instead, he chose to seek wisdom so he could glorify God.

Matthew 6:33 KJV 1900

But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

This incident illustrates how effective prioritizing often works. When you put “First Things First” you frequently gain the time for non-essentials.

Solomon narrowed his wedge, and got it all. No doubt, King Solomon faced the same options we have today:

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