1. Five “Firsts” to Success

2. Formulas for Success Marriage, Genesis 2:24
Overcoming anxiety, Phil. 4:4-7
Love life, 1 Peter 3:10-12
Five “firsts” that lead to spiritual success now and eternally

3. Give God the First Hour of Every Day
To pray, Mark 1:35; 1 Thess. 5:17
To read Scripture, Matt. 12:3, 5; 19:4; Psalm 119:33-40
To meditate on God’s word, Psalm 1:1-2; 119:97

4. Give God the First Day of Every Week
To worship God, Acts 20:7; Psalm 122:1; 26:12
To encourage brethren, 1 Cor. 14: 26; Col. 3:16; Heb. 10:24-25
To strengthen, Romans 1:11
To greet, speak, comfort…, 3 John 13-14

5. Give God the First Portion of Every Paycheck
As you have prospered, 1 Cor. 16: (1 Tim. 6:17-18)
With purpose of heart, 2 Cor. 9:7; Chron. 29:1-3, 6, 9, 13-14
With joyful thanksgiving, Chron. 29:13-16

6. Give God First Consideration in Every Decision
Decisions are based on priorities we establish, Matthew 6:33-34; Luke 14:25-33
Seek heavenly things…Set your mind…Sustain your life of faith, Colossians 3:1-4

7. Give God First Place in Your Heart (Psalm 37:5-6)
To form your faith, 1 Pet. 3:15
To act in love, Matthew 22:37-39; John 4:7-8; 1 Peter 4:8
To live in hope, Colossians 1:22-23; 2 Thess. 2:16-17; 2 Cor. 4: (1 Pet. 1:3)

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