By Mike Smith

2. Do You WANT SUCCESS?
• In wanting to live life best, we often fail to
put first things first. Jn. 10:10; 1 Tim. 4:7-8
• There is a time to learn and then the time to
do what we learn. Eccl. 3:1; Mt. 28:18-20;
cf. James 4:17
• Let us today with open hearts seek to truly
succeed in putting first things first in our
lives for Jehovah!

3. Give God
the FIRST HOUR of the Day!
• When I wake up I will what? Psalm 5:1-3
• Pray to the Lord, converse with Him!
Psalm 55:17; 119:147-148
• You say, “I walk with the Lord,” How?
James 2:12; Hebrews 13:15
– Give thanks…
– Praise Him…
– Ask for help/guidance… Matthew 7:7
– Confide in the Lord… Philippians 4:6-7
• Start off your day right!

4. Give God the FIRST DAY of
the Week!
• What’s so special about Sunday?
– It is the Lord’s day! Revelation 1:10
– He arose from the grave on this day! Mt. 28:1-8
– It’s the day Christ’s church was built! Acts 2
– It’s the day Christians are commanded to
remember Christ with the Lord’s Supper until
He comes! Acts 2:42; 20:7; 1 Cor. 11:17-26
– We must obey all things Christ has
commanded! Matthew 28:20

5. Give God the FIRST PORTION
of your pay!
• Why must God come first? Matthew 6:33
• It’s a test, do you really love Him with your
all? Mark 12:30; Heb. 13:16; 2 Sam. 24:24
• It’s commanded. 1 Cor. 16:1-3
– Lay aside as you prosper so you can give on
the first day of the week.
• To give as YOU purpose in your heart…
2 Corinthians 9:7 …cheerfully!
• Has God ever accepted “leftovers”? No!
Proverbs 3:9; Malachi 1:6-9, 13-14; 3:8-10

6. Give God
the FIRST CONSIDERATION
in every decision!
• Why? To have GOOD success! Josh. 1:7-8
• Ask God for success! Nehemiah 1:11
• Consider God FIRST… Proverbs 16:1, 3, 9
• God’s counsel WILL stand! Proverbs 19:21
– The wicked one’s plans won’t stand! Job 5:12
• It takes the right guide and a proper heart…
Proverbs 3:5-7
• Seek God’s will in everything! Psalm 33:11;
James 4:13-16; Luke 22:42

7. Give God the FIRST PLACE
in Your Heart!
• This aspect permeates every decision we
make. Mark 12:30
• Do YOU want to go to heaven? If so, you
must seek to do God’s will always.
Matthew 7:21-23; Hebrews 5:9; Mt. 28:20
• To put God first you must deny your own
selfish desires. Luke 9:23
• This may be hard for some, love God’s
Word more than your necessary food!
Job 23:12; Matthew 4:4

8. What are YOU GIVING to God?
• Let us seek to be successful people living
life God’s way, keeping these five firsts for
success! 2 Samuel 22:31
• Start your success in Jesus today become
His disciple! 1 Cor. 15:1-4; Rom. 10:9-10
– Hear and believe the gospel. Romans 1:16-17
– Repent of sin. Acts 11:18
– Confess Jesus. Acts 8:37
– Be Baptized into Christ. Gal. 3:27; Acts 22:16
– Then, Continue faithful. Rev. 2:10