Today with Jeff Vines Defining Your Treasure - Part 1 - 10 November 2025
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Nov 10, 2025 Discover the idea of defining your treasure through the lens of Nehemiah's mission to rebuild Jerusalem. Jeff emphasizes how our passions dictate our priorities and the distractions of self-preservation and self-promotion that threaten our callings. Reflect on living a balanced life while keeping the kingdom at the forefront. Learn how good things can turn into idols and how monetary stewardship can align with eternal goals. Nehemiah's integrity shines as a model for sacrificial leadership in communal missions.
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Coach Changed His Priorities
- Jeff recounts his high school coaches and extreme training schedule that shaped his priorities.
- The coach taught him to prioritize one ultimate goal above girls, parties, and leisure.
Priority Triangle Determines Life
- Whatever you put at the top of your triangle gets most of your time, energy, and passion.
- Nehemiah made building God's city the top priority and aligned his life around it.
Two Distractions That Topple Priorities
- Two main distractions will try to topple your top priority: self-preservation and self-promotion.
- Nehemiah models resisting self-preservation to keep building despite threats and danger.
