Don’t Put it off!

Setting the right Prioritypri·or·i·ty noun plural noun: prioritiesa thing that is regarded as more important than another.

• the fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important.• the right to take precedence or to proceed before others.

Action expresses priorities. - M. Ghandi

Luke 12

Jesus taught many lessonson actions of priority.

Treasure Goodly Pearl Great Harvest

Actions Express Priority

Matthew 13:44 (ESV) “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.

Actions Express Priority

Matthew 13:45-46 (ESV) 45 “Again, the

kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in

search of fine pearls, 46

who, on finding one pearl of great value,

went and sold all that he had and bought it.

Actions Express Priority

Luke 12:16-19 (ESV) 16

And he told them a parable, saying, “The land of a rich man produced plentifully, 17

and he thought to himself, ‘What shall I do, for I have nowhere to store my crops?’ 18

And he said, ‘I will do this:

Action expresses priorities. - M. Ghandi

Luke 15 Examples

Jesus lessons on valuingothers souls

Lost Sheep Lost Coin Lost Son

Action Expresses Priorities

Luke 15:4 (KJV) What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it?

Action Expresses Priorities

Luke 15:8 (ESV) “Or what woman, having ten silver coins, if she loses one coin, does not light a lamp and sweep the house and seek diligently until she finds it?

Early Christian Works

- Priscilla and Aquila teaching Apollos Acts 18:26- Dorcas making clothes for others Acts 9:39- Bereans studying Gods word Acts 17:11- Giving to those in need Acts 4:32-37

We must teach others

Acts 24:25 (ESV) And as he reasoned about righteousness and self-control and the coming judgment, Felix was alarmed and said, “Go away for the present. When I get an opportunity I will summon you.”

Action Expresses Priorities

Luke 15:20-21 (ESV) 20

And he arose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him.

Action Expresses Priorities

Luke 15:22-24 (ESV) 22

But the father said to his servants, ‘Bring quickly the best robe, and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet. 23 And bring the fattened calf and kill it, and let us eat and celebrate. 24 For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.’ And they began to celebrate.

Action Expresses Priorities

I will tear down my barns and build larger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods. 19 And I will say to my soul, “Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; relax, eat, drink, be merry.”’

Action Expresses Priorities

I will tear down my barns and build larger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods. 19 And I will say to my soul, “Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; relax, eat, drink, be merry.”’

Action have Rewards

Matthew 6:19-21 (ESV) 19 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Actions have RewardRevelation 14:13 (ESV) And I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” “Blessed indeed,” says the Spirit, “that they may rest from their labors, for their deeds follow them!”

What are your priorities?

- Are you seeking God diligently?- Are you helping others find God?- Are you serving others as you would Christ?