1. Def.-being earlier or taking precedence
   1. something given attention before competing alternatives
   2. Many things vie for
2. Biblical basis for choice
   1. Adam & Eve
      1. walked w/ God in cool of day
   2. Jesus
      1. met God in the morning, Mark 1:35
   3. Christian
      1. James 3:17 Wisdom has right priority
   4. First Commandment, Ex. 20:3
3. Marriage
   1. Spouse first
   2. Kids second
   3. Extended family third
      1. many throw spouse under bus in favor of family of origin
4. RIGHT PRIORITIES lead to desirable outcomes
5. We are the Microwave Generation
   1. we want what we want and want it NOW
   2. Everything is priority SO nothing is Priority
6. MONEY
   1. Bills paid first
   2. Toys second (or less)
7. SETTING PRIORITIES
   1. 4. Leisure
   2. 3. Job
   3. 2. Relationships
      1. Family
         1. 1. Spouse--we are upside down from generation ago
         2. 2. Children
         3. 3. parents
         4. 4. extended family
      2. Christian family
         1. Phil. 2:3
   4. #1. God
      1. Biblical basis for choice
         1. Adam & Eve
            1. walked w/ God in cool of day
         2. Jesus
            1. met God in the morning, Mark 1:35
         3. Christian
            1. James 3:17 Wisdom has right priority
         4. First Commandment, Ex. 20:3
8. GOD MADE US PRIORITY
   1. Phil. 2:5-8