When Good Becomes God: Order Of Operations

Life often feels out of balance when we love good things in the wrong order. God has designed an order of operations for life: love Him first, others second, and ourselves last. This pattern appears throughout Scripture, from the Ten Commandments to Jesus' Great Commandment. Modern idolatry occurs when we look to good things like success, relationships, or security to provide what only God can give. When our desires become disordered, we end up hurting ourselves and others. The solution is to seek God's kingdom first, trusting that He will provide what we need.