So far, we’ve learned about the dreaded Stress Test, Disappointment Test, and the Commitment Test. 

Today we look at the fourth test in our study: The Priorities Test 

It’s often said that you can tell a person’s priorities by looking at their checkbook and their calendar. We could also ask, what do you think about the most?

These are often the tell-tale signs of what matters most in your life. 

The things that dominate our time, money, and thoughts are what takes first place.

This is a test of your character. And God has a lot to say about what SHOULD come first in your life.

Too many times we fail the priorities test because we’re not listening to God. And when we’re not listening to God, we’re not listening to the truth.

Here’s how to pass the priorities test, according to God.

You can pass the priorities test by putting God first.

Jesus told us to “seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” (Matthew 6:33)

Too many times we live out this verse in reverse. We seek the other things in life instead of the most important things. 

What we fail to realize is that if we put God first, not second, third, or thirty-second, he will give us the desires of our heart. 

When you seek God first, it moves you from a temporary and selfish perspective to an eternal and holy perspective.

You can pass the priorities test by making God’s business your business.

God is in the business of saving people. That’s why he sent his son Jesus to “seek and save the lost.” (Luke 19:10)

All too often our life priorities get out of whack, and we’re only concerned about our business. We become consumed with our careers, hobbies, and future. It can be pretty selfish.

Now, I don’t think any of those life issues are wrong. We all need careers, hobbies, and a bright future. They are essential to life.

But they often aren’t aligned correctly. We look at them with a temporary perspective instead of an eternal perspective. 

The question you should ask is, how can you use your everyday life so it aligns with God’s business of saving people? The answer to this question shifts the focus off you and on others.

It helps us to fulfill God’s second greatest command to “love your neighbor as yourself.” (Matthew 22:9)

The ultimate way to love people is to care about their eternity. Your priority should be to make their priority Jesus.