Key Scriptures: 1 Peter 5:6-7, Matthew 6:33
1 Peter 5:6-7, Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you. Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.
Matthew 6:33, But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
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Lesson One: Put God first in your estimation of self.
Colossians 1:16, For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him.
Romans 11:33-36, Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out! “Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor?” “Who has ever given to God, that God should repay them?” For from him and through him and for him are all things. To him be the glory forever! Amen.
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Lesson Two: Put God first in your plans.
Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
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Three: Put God first in your fears.
1 Peter 5:6-7, Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you. Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.
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Lesson Four: Put God first in your expectations.
2 Corinthians 5:7, For we live by faith and not by sight.