Priorities for Good Choices
Verse Better Worse Explanation
Matthew 6:33 Kingdom of God Necessities of life Put God first; He’ll do the rest
I Timothy 6:6 Godly and content Gain or advancement Worldly ambition is lethal
I Timothy 4:7-8 Exercise for godliness Bodily exercise Max profit is always spiritual
James 3:17 Pure heart with integrity Peace and other fruit Start with godly intentions
Proverbs 3:15; 4:7 Wisdom Anything else Wisdom is most important
Ephesians 5:4 Giving of thanks Jesting, foolish talking Use speech for godly things
Matthew 18:7-9 Maimed, but godly Whole, but worldly Cut off all sinful temptations
Ecclesiastes 4:13 Young, wise child Old, foolish king Accepting admonition is wise
I Samuel 15:22 Obedience to God Sacrifices to God Godliness trumps ceremony
Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 Hear God’s instruction Make vows to God God is in heaven; hear Him
Psalm 69:30-32 Sing with thanksgiving Ceremonial sacrifices Spirit worship trumps ritual
Psalm 84:10 Day in God’s house 1000 days anywhere Worshipping God is ultimate
Psalm 118:8-9 Trust in LORD Jehovah Trust men, even princes Only God can truly help you
Psalm 19:10 God’s word Gold or honeycomb Bible is precious and sweet
Job 23:12 God’s word Necessary food Exalt systematic reading
Proverbs 16:32 Rule your anger / spirit Take a city yourself Ruling emotions is great man
Proverbs 19:11 Suffer others’ offences Get angry for revenge Glory is overlooking others
I Corinth 12:31 Charity toward others Great apostolic gifts Love is bond of perfectness
Matthew 7:1-5 Criticize yourself Criticize others Let scripture perfect you first
Ecclesiastes 7:1-6 House of mourning House of feasting Sober reflection trumps fun
II Corinthians 5:8 Going to heaven Staying in this life Unseen is far better than seen
Psalm 37:16 A little by yourself Riches with many Righteousness trumps wealth
Prov 15:16; 16:8 Little with godliness Lots with wickedness Godliness trumps anything
Proverbs 16:19 Humble with the lowly Rich with the proud He loves humble, hates proud
Proverbs 22:1 A good name and favor Riches of gold / silver Reputation beats prosperity
Matthew 12:7 Mercy, even to self Sacrifice, ritual worship God loves mercy; believe it
Proverbs 19:23 Fear of the LORD Pleasure and position Fearing God is whole duty
Proverbs 30:7-9 Moderate wealth Riches or poverty Any extreme brings trouble
Genesis 2:18 Wife Mother A wife’s priority is husband
Eccl 4:9-12 Two or more One Society is power four ways
Proverbs 12:4 Single man Odious wife Marriage can be very painful
Proverbs 31:30 Woman fearing God Female favor or beauty A godly woman is the best
Ephesians 6:2-3 Honoring parents Nutrition, exercise, etc. God’s first rule with rewards
Colossians 3:1-2 Things above Things down here Set your affection on the best
Eccl 2:24; 3:22 Enjoy life and work Wish for better things Contentment is wise choice
Proverbs 25:6-7 Let others praise you Put yourself forward The humble will be promoted
Proverbs 27:5 Open rebuke Secret love and kisses Good friends will wound you
Proverbs 27:10 Godly friend nearby Biological brother away Character is big advantage
Ecclesiastes 7:8 Patient in spirit Proud in spirit God loves one and hates other
Ecclesiastes 7:8 End of a thing Beginning of a thing Any can start; who can finish
Ecclesiastes 9:4 Life with a little hope Dead have no hope Living dog trumps a dead lion
Ecclesiastes 10:10 Wisdom Strength Wit can leverage less strength
Proverbs 24:27 Establish your career Build your house Get income before expenses
Acts 20:35 Giving Receive Most don’t get it; Jesus did it