What is success for God, and how does it differ from how we
think about it? The dictionary defines success as “achieving an aim or
purpose,” but I think a more complete definition would read, “achieving an aim
or purpose so we can feel good about ourselves.” Herein lies the rub.
Whether we pursue worldly success or religious success, we tend to do so
motivated by our own, self-centered needs. This gets us in trouble, and we end
up making an idol of whatever we deem as success whether we realize it or not.
In tomorrow’s lesson, we will explore the similarities and differences between
worldly, religious, and Godly success, and use that as a springboard to
approach the topic of Godly success with an appropriate level of humility.
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