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And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God (Luke 16:15).
A man isnāt a success because other people say he is. A long list of academic, political, or business achievements isnāt essentially the definition of success. That a person is famous and celebrated by men doesnāt mean he or she is a success before God. A successful life, one that pleases God, is that which achieves those things that God has called the person to do.
Thus, the first thing is to know what God has called you to do. Thereāre people that are praised in this world and acclaimed to be successful, who will eventually end up in hell. Some are already there. It doesnāt matter what anyone says about you, the only one who matters is the one who made you. Heās the one who knew the purpose for which you were born. So, donāt live your life to the applause of men. Jesus said, āFor what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?ā (Mark 8:36-37). He also said, āā¦for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of Godā (Luke 16:15).
What do you esteem in your life? What are the things that are important to you? What drives you? What are you passionate about? Until, and unless those things are the same things that God considers important, things of Kingdom and eternal value, theyāre useless. Donāt run in vain; donāt put your efforts in the wrong things. Donāt seek to please men; do all things with only one goal in mind: to please the Lord Jesus and be a success for Him.
God wants us to be successful according to His definition of success, not according to manās standards. He wants us to have a great life; He wants us to do excellently well; He wants us to be productive in our lives; producing results that glorify Him. And we can only do this by the power of Godās Spirit. Without the Holy Spirit, no matter what you do, itāll be empty. True success is by the Spirit and in fulfilling Godās call, plan, and purpose for your life.
PRAYER
Dear Father, thank you for the power of the Holy Spirit at work in me, and manifested in all that I do, such that my works here on earth are sanctified before you, and impactful to bring many into your glorious salvation. I enjoy a life of unending victory, success, prosperity, health, and righteousness, in Jesusā Name. Amen.
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FURTHER STUDY:
Romans 15:16 That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost.
John 15:5 I am the vine, ye [are] the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.
Luke 12:15 And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a manās life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
1-Year Bible Reading Plan:
2 Peter 2, Ezekiel 39-40
2-Year Bible Reading Plan:
John 15:20-27, 1 Chronicles 28
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