When we pursue first things first [God’s priorities – Mt. 6:33], the second things are thrown in; when we pursue second things first, we not only miss out on the first things, but we also miss the fullness of the second things [see 1 Kings 3:5-14].

— Kenneth Boa (b. 1945), US-amerikanischer Autor, christlicher Theologe, Apologet und Referent

Related Bible passage: MAT.6.33

Topics: Guidance & God's Will, Wisdom & Understanding, Money & Possessions

Occasions: For Reflection

Kenneth Boa

Kenneth Boa (* 1945) ist ein US-amerikanischer evangelikaler Theologe, Apologet und Autor, der von Georgia aus durch Lehrdienste und Publikationen wirkt. Er verbindet theologische Apologetik mit geistlicher Formung sowie biblisch orientierter Gebetspraxis, stieß mit der Rezeption historisch-kontemplativer Frömmigkeitsformen jedoch vereinzelt auf Kritik aus fundamentalistischen Kreisen. Bibellesern bietet er strukturierte und lebensnahe Zugänge zur Schriftbetrachtung, Jüngerschaft und christlichen Charakterbildung.

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