Returning to What God Says Matters Most
“Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.” — Hebrews 2:1
We Forget What Matters Most — And God Calls Us Back
Life is loud, and it’s easy to lose sight of the most important things. So many voices compete for our attention—most of them unimportant, some distracting, and others quietly pulling us away from what gives life. This is why revival matters: it is God’s call to stop, listen, and return to the most important things we’ve allowed to slip.
God Has Already Told Us The Most Important Things
God has not left us guessing. Scripture is filled with phrases like:
- “This is the first and great commandment.”
- “Wisdom is the principal thing.”
- “This is the will of God.”
- “This is pure religion.”
- “This one thing I do.”
And again and again in Revelation:
“He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.”
God is not silent. We are often distracted. This series — and this message — is built around one question:
What are the most important things in the Christian life?
Not the only things. Not the interesting things. But the things God Himself calls:
- first
- great
- principal
- essential
- foundational
If we get these right, everything else aligns. If we get these wrong, nothing else works.
Except the Lord Build the Foundation
Psalm 127:1 warns us:
“Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it.”
If that’s true of a home, how much more of a church, a ministry, or a believer’s life?
We can build with:
- personality
- programs
- creativity
- effort
…but if the foundation isn’t God’s, it won’t stand.
Jesus said:
“I will build My church.”
He is the Architect. We are the work crew. Our job is not to design the blueprint — but to follow it.
Listening to the Chief Builder
Acts 13 gives us the pattern:
- They ministered to the Lord.
- They fasted.
- They prayed.
- Then the Holy Spirit spoke.
“Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.”
The Spirit spoke. The church listened. History changed.
This is the pattern:
- God speaks.
- God directs.
- God calls.
- God assigns the work.
- God builds His church.
Our role is simple: hear and obey.
Why We Must Review the Most Important Things
Peter said:
“I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things…”
We forget. We drift. We get busy. We get distracted.
And we have an adversary who works tirelessly to pull us away from the fundamentals that sustain a Christ‑centered life.
As the return of Christ draws near, Scripture says:
“…and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.”
The closer we get, the more we must return to what matters most.
The Most Important Things God Says to Review
1. The First and Great Commandment
Love God with all your heart, soul, and mind. If this is the greatest command, then failing to love God is the greatest sin.
2. The Great Commission
There is one thing you can do on earth that you cannot do in heaven: Reach the lost.
3. The Principal Thing
“Wisdom is the principal thing.” Not earthly wisdom — but God’s wisdom.
4. The Seven Deadliest Sins in Churches
Revelation 2–3 reveals the sins that destroy churches from the inside out.
5. The Three Most Important Resources From God
God has given every believer:
- His Word
- His Spirit
- His Church
With these, you cannot fail.
Sincerity Is Not Enough
2 Samuel 6:6–7 records how Uzzah reached out to steady the ark and was struck down because he touched what God had declared holy.
Uzzah reached out to steady the ark because he didn’t want it to fall. His instinct was protective. His intention was good. But God had already given clear instructions: no one was to touch the ark. Uzzah’s sincerity didn’t erase God’s command.
1 Samuel 13:8–14 records the moment when Saul grew impatient waiting for Samuel. The Philistines were gathering. His soldiers were scattering. The pressure was rising. Saul believed offering the sacrifice himself would help steady the situation. His intention was religious. His motive seemed sincere. But God had commanded him to wait for Samuel. Saul’s sincerity didn’t sanctify his disobedience.
Both men meant well. Both acted with what they believed were good intentions. But both stepped outside the boundaries God had clearly set.
The lesson is unmistakable: Good intentions never replace obedience. Sincerity never cancels God’s instructions. Meaning well is not the same as doing what God said.
A Personal Question for You
As we begin this journey, ask yourself:
“What does God say is most important in my life?” “Have I built my Christian life around His priorities — or mine?”
If you let God reorder your priorities, He will reorder your life.
A Call To Return To The Most Important Things
Revival doesn’t begin with emotion. It doesn’t begin with activity. It doesn’t begin with new ideas.
Revival begins with returning to what God says matters most.
Come with:
- an open Bible
- an open heart
- a willingness to let God reorder whatever He chooses
If we listen… If we obey… If we build on His foundation…
God will do what only He can do.
He will renew your heart. He will strengthen your church. He will lead you into a fruitful, Christ‑centered life.
Talk to Him Now
In confession. In surrender. In a sincere question:
“Lord, what is Your will for my life?”
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Next Step
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Your journey toward spiritual clarity begins by understanding what God says matters most. Let these truths shape how you think, pray, and grow.
To continue building on this foundation, read the next lesson in the series: “The First and Great Commandment: Why Loving God Solves Every Spiritual Problem.”
This is the first lesson in the five‑part series, “The Most Important Things Every Christian and Church Needs to Know.” Each lesson builds on the one before it so you can grow with purpose and confidence.
