Read Focus on God's Plan, by DR Tony Evans at One Place.
"To overcome temptation, the final element we must focus on is God’s plan. James 1:18 refers to believers as the “first fruits” among God’s creatures. First fruits are things of utmost value. In the Old Testament, the first fruits refers to the tithe to bring to the Lord. The first ten percent of what was accumulated went to Him. Giving the first fruits to God shows that He is the priority because He receives the best portion. Here, God says in His Word that we are the first fruits of His creation. Nothing God ever made is more important to Him than His saints, His people."
18 In the exercise of His will He brought us forth by the word of truth, so that we would be a kind of first fruits among His creatures.
James 1:18
Let's look at DR Evan's quote again:
"Nothing God ever made is more important to Him than His saints, His people."
Aye, DR Evans, Aye! Hallowed IS His Name!
