What does the Bible say about god first?
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The Bible teaches that God must hold first place in our hearts, worship, decisions, and daily conduct, because He is our Creator, Redeemer, and supreme good. Matthew 6:33 calls believers to seek first God’s kingdom and righteousness, trusting Him to provide what they need. Proverbs 3:6 urges us to acknowledge the Lord in all our ways and depend on His wise direction rather than our own understanding. Colossians 3:17 shows that every word and deed should be done in the name of Jesus with thankful hearts. True worship is offered in spirit and truth, as John 4:24 teaches, and Scripture equips God’s people for faithful obedience (2 Timothy 3:16).
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- Proverbs 3:6
In all your ways acknowledge him, And he will direct your paths.
- Colossians 3:17
Whatever you do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father, through him.
- Matthew 6:33
But seek first God's Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.
- 2 Timothy 3:16
Every writing inspired by God is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction which is in righteousness,
- Luke 4:10
for it is written, 'He will give his angels charge concerning you, to guard you;'
- John 4:24
God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth."
- John 5:24
"Most assuredly I tell you, he who hears my word, and believes him who sent me, has eternal life, and doesn't come into judgment, but has passed out of death into life.
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