"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. " I like to say the New Testament is naked truths and the Old Testament the wardrobe by which they're clothed.
Solomon's a perfect example of this. God gave him opportunity to ask whatever he would and it would be granted. Instead of putting his desires first, he gave God's interests top priority in his life. And as a result, got not only what he requested, but was granted all the things he gave up for God. We need to learn, "things" are additives for putting God first in our lives!
That great and blessed singer, Bev Shea, gave up an operatic career
for singing gospel for his Lord. The rest you know; it's well known history. He has a testimony akin to that of David: "[I] have made thee a name like the name of the great men that are in the earth." In both Bible and Church history, God honors them that honor Him!
C.S. Lewis says, "When first things are put first, second things are not suppressed but increased." He also said, "To put second things first, you lose both!"
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