How to prioritize God over wealth?
In what ways can we prioritize God over material wealth today?

The Verse in Focus

“then the Almighty will be your gold and the finest silver for you.” (Job 22:25)


The Call to Treasure God

Job 22:25 invites us to treat God Himself as our greatest wealth. Gold and silver symbolize security, influence, and pleasure; yet the verse flips the equation—real security, influence, and pleasure flow from God, not from what we own.


Practical Steps to Prioritize God Over Wealth

• Begin each day acknowledging God as Provider before checking balances or news.

• Tithe and give offerings first, not from leftovers (Proverbs 3:9-10).

• Set lifestyle ceilings: decide what “enough” looks like and channel surplus to kingdom work (1 Timothy 6:18).

• Budget prayerfully, asking, “Does this purchase advance God’s purposes or merely inflate comfort?”

• Schedule regular technology fasts to silence consumer advertising and sharpen spiritual appetite.

• Memorize promises that outshine money’s allure (Psalm 16:11; Hebrews 13:5-6).

• Serve sacrificially in ministries where wealth cannot buy status—washing dishes at church dinners, visiting shut-ins, mentoring youth.

• Celebrate God’s provision publicly, reinforcing to family and friends that He, not money, gets the credit.


Scriptural Reinforcements

Matthew 6:24—“You cannot serve God and money.” Choose Master, then budget accordingly.

Matthew 6:33—“Seek first the kingdom… and all these things will be added to you.” Priority determines provision.

Luke 12:15—“Life does not consist in the abundance of possessions.”

1 Timothy 6:17-19—Command the rich to hope in God, be generous, and store treasure for the coming age.

Proverbs 11:28—“He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf.”


A Heart Check

Ask silently:

• Do I feel more secure after a pay raise than after prayer?

• Do unexpected bills steal my peace faster than unconfessed sin?

• Does giving spark joy or anxiety?

Where conviction surfaces, confess and realign; God’s grace is ready.


Living It Out Daily

• Keep a gratitude journal highlighting God’s daily provisions.

• Pair every financial decision with a moment of worship—“Lord, You are better than this.”

• Share testimonies of God’s faithfulness over coffee, reminding one another that the Almighty remains our finest silver.

How does Job 22:25 connect with Matthew 6:21 about treasure and heart?
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