Society points and paints a picture of what it means to be successful. Some believe that success is measured by what one attains in life such as wealth, luxury cars, walking the red carpets and associating with the right people.
Perhaps having a high profile career is success to you? There is nothing wrong with achieving and making your mark in the world. Those external achievements have their place; however those external things can’t take the place of a loving relationship with God. Matthew 6:33-34 is a principle found in the Word of God.
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness and all these things shall be add unto you. V,34 Therefore take no thought for the morrow for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
Society's portrayal of success is often damaging to those who don't know any better, their lives have not been rooted in the Word of God; so there's a false perception of what's real and where illusion comes in.
Success comes when you're rooted in God's Word. Knowing comes when you standing on a firm biblical foundation. A biblical foundation gives you structure and that foundation keeps things in perspective. Once you understand that, it's easy to manage fame, power, or wealth and you're clear on your purpose for wealth. It's all about helping others and building the Kingdom of God.
How do you define Success? I define success as using my God given ability and passion to help others find their gifts.
We all know at least one person that has achieved the world’s standard of living. But do they have joy? I'm speaking about the kind of joy that's not tied to a circumstance or an upcoming event. People are searching and looking for what's real but each time they've come up empty.
There's nothing wrong with success you can have it as long as it doesn't have you. I'd like to hear your success story?
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