• Matthew 6:33
    But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
     
  • Matthew 24:37-44
    But as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. For as in the days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, and did not know until the flood came and took them all away, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. Then two men will be in the field: one will be taken and the other left. Two women will be grinding at the mill: one will be taken and the other left. Watch therefore, for you do not know what hour your Lord is coming. But know this, that if the master of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched and not allowed his house to be broken into. Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.
     
  • Hebrews 12:1
    Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,
     
  • Revelation 3:15-18
    "I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth. Because you say, "I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing"—and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked— I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined in the fire, that you may be rich; and white garments, that you may be clothed, that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed; and anoint your eyes with eye salve, that you may see.
     
  • Hebrews 2:1-3
    Therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away. For if the word spoken through angels proved steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just reward, how shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation, which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed to us by those who heard Him,
     
  • Luke 21:34-36
    "But take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that Day come on you unexpectedly. For it will come as a snare on all those who dwell on the face of the whole earth. Watch therefore, and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man."
     
  • Colossians 3:2
    Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.
     
For more scripture references, please see Bible verses for Distraction


Resources

Age of Distraction

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

In this age, aptly described as The Age of Distraction, we find ourselves surrounded by events and stimuli that draw, break, or divert our attention from one focus to another. A distraction can be as fleeting as a flash of lightning, a crash of thunder, a piece of music, a child's demand, a fragrance, a ringing phone, or a …


One Answer to Distractions

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Distractions pose a significant barrier to valuable accomplishment, as they are easily accessible and almost beg for attention. In the realm of business, interruptions are a major cost to profitability, with the average person experiencing at least fifteen interruptions per hour, totaling 240,000 interruptions in a year. These …


Focus Is The Key

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Distraction poses a significant barrier to productivity, as mental interruptions occur with alarming frequency, averaging fifteen times per hour according to business expert Dave Crenshaw. These interruptions, often self-inflicted, act like small cuts from a poisonous dagger, bleeding away productivity in amounts larger than one …


Always on Call

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Must I have a cell phone? Do I really need the extra expense? Do I have to relate information right now? Can I not wait until I tell the person directly?


Time Management

Sermonette by Clyde Finklea

A time management seminar teaches that unless we put large rocks (priorities) in a container first, the container will inevitably fill up with trivia.


Simplify Your Life!

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

We waste a lot of time on foolish pursuits, procrastination, and distractions. Getting control of our time is foundational for seeking God's Kingdom.


Lest We Forget (2011)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

The modern Israelitish nations have difficulty remembering God, His providence, and His mercy. Ingratitude has been one of the worst traits of our culture.


A Heavenly Homeland (Part Three)

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

During such times of turmoil, we need to remind ourselves that our hope and confidence were never in the capabilities of man in the first place.



For more resources, please see the library topic for Distraction