“For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows” (1 Timothy 6:10).

Yesterday I left you hanging on the last word that the CEO/owner told Frank Gregory. In a personal, face-to-face interview, Frank was asked to share his personal list of priorities. The other two applicants started with priority number one being their work, and honestly, to climb the ladder of greater successes financially.

But Frank Gregory was so different. His list of priorities were, in his own words, “First is the Lord my God. Second is my wife. Third is my children. Fourth is my work including this position should you hire me. Fifth is volunteer opportunities that may come my way such as working once in a while in a soup kitchen, taking a missions trip every couple of years, or volunteering to work on the home of a senior citizen or military personnel. Those are my priorities. Though my work comes in fourth, please understand that because the Lord is first, I will work in honesty and integrity for you. Because my wife is second, you will not have to fear how I will conduct myself with ladies in your employ. Because my children are third, I will work hard to provide a living that will meet their needs.”

The CEO/owner replied that much of his life had been spent on making money. He went on, “Now you sit here and say that my company and your work would be fourth on your list of priorities. Gregory, all that I can say is that you are…HIRED. I’ve wasted so much time away from my family because I had such a love for money. I have lots and lots and lots of money, and yet I am miserable. You don’t love money, but I think you will be the best person for this opening. When can you start?” Did I surprise you? Did you think he was going to say, “You are a fool”?

For today: May you and I have our priorities in the correct order of genuine importance.