Compromised Devotion: What Does It Mean To Put God First? (Sort of Christian)
Are you putting God first? In this third message of our Sort of Christian series, Pastor Ken explores who or what we might be putting first in our lives. While we often say God should be our first priority, do our daily choices reflect that? We’ll examine how we often become “sort of Christians” — fans rather than true followers of Jesus. We’ll discover the difference between a faith of convenience and a faith of genuine commitment, learning how putting God first doesn’t mean removing good things from your life, but rather reordering them according to God’s design. Move from compromised devotion to wholehearted following by examining your life’s priorities.
Sermon Reflections:
- If you were to honestly arrange the “chairs” of your life’s priorities, where would God actually sit versus where you say God should sit? What does this reveal about your heart?
- In what areas of your life are you more of a “fan” of Jesus rather than a true follower? What would it look like to move from fandom to discipleship in those areas?
- When has your relationship with Jesus been more about convenience than commitment? What sacrifices is Jesus asking you to make that you’ve been avoiding?
- Like the man who said “first let me bury my father,” what “firsts” do you put before following Jesus? What legitimate good things are you using to delay deeper commitment?
- What fears do you have about putting God truly first in your life? How might these fears reveal areas where you don’t fully trust God’s goodness?
- In what specific ways has your devotion to Christ become compromised? What would it look like to have an undivided heart toward God in your current circumstances?