The Law of Priorities

Bible Book: Philippians 3:7-14

The Apostle Paul openly communicated his priorities. He clearly states that all past trophies and culture was counted as rubbish so that he could gain Christ.. Paul wanted to know Christ, experience His power, share in and complete his sufferings, and ultimately be conformed to His death (vv.10-11). Paul lived this way for the purpose of attaining the resurrection.

Paul narrowed the focus of his attention to the essentials. You could say that he was a man on a mission. How did He narrow his focus so precisely? What was his secret?

1. He discerned what hindered him. Paul had to let go of all things he once cherished, considering them distractions to God’s grace – vv.7,8
2. He discovered what he wanted. Paul wanted God’s righteousness, not his own version of it. Christ became his solitary pursuit in life – vv.9-11
3. He determined how to get it. Paul with single-minded passion, forgot the past and pursued the prize of his calling – vv.12-14

What about you? Have you narrowed your focus in life? What is the one thing that you desire in your Christian life? Can you list your priorities on one hand? What are you pursuing?

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