On my trips to India, I’ve noticed that cows enjoy a special position in the society there. They run along the already overfilled streets and through the colorful markets; and, if they’re hungry, the Indians won’t deny them any food. That which seemed amusing to me at first, later showed itself to be a destructive result of spiritual convictions which manifest themselves in the society. Since the cow is revered as holy in India, many Indians would rather spend the remainder of their money on feed for the cows, even if their family starves as a result.

Unhealthy structures and models often fall apart based on falsely placed priorities. Our beliefs impact our everyday life. The Bible teaches us to place loving God as the first priority in our lives. When God is at the center of our lives, every area of our lives gets in line with this and develops in a positive direction. Building our faith in God doesn’t always have immediate results, but it always has a positive and lasting impact on us as individuals, and also on an entire society.

What is the top priority of your life?

Applicable Bible text: Luke 10:25-28