Painting: “King Uzziah Stricken With Leprosy,” by Rembrandt, 1635. Uzziah was a farmer, war hero, inventor, and king. He lived a rich, successful, creative life. But his successes were not without risk. But what possible risk accompanies success? Uzziah was crowned king at the tender age of 16, 2 Kings 15:2. The young man wasContinue reading “Victory is Not Without Risk. 2 Kings 15:5.”
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HOW TO BE OUTSTANDING. Galatians 1:15; Acts 9:20-22.
You know who is outstanding? The Apostle Paul. He wrote more books of the Bible than anyone. His understanding of law and grace is unmatched. He is the intellectual of intellectuals, a genius who used his gifts with total dedication. His secret? Two things. First, his passion was unrivaled. “I advanced in Judaism beyond myContinue reading “HOW TO BE OUTSTANDING. Galatians 1:15; Acts 9:20-22.”
Warning! There are Risks to Success.
Success comes with great risks. David would never have gotten in trouble with Bathsheba were he not the king. All of Solomon’s failures were tied to his royal crown. Many great people end up famous for great failures: Ken Lay, Richard Nixon, Harvey Weinstein, Matt Lauer. “When Rehoboam had established his sovereignty and royal power,Continue reading “Warning! There are Risks to Success.”
Self-Help Overkill.
Publishers have made a mint on the self-help market. People anxious to “help themselves” spend millions annually on books covering: 1) money management, 2) dieting, 3) following your dreams, 4) “mindfulness,” 5) healing, 6) reaching goals and being organized, 7) reducing worry, 8) handling change, 9) new age/ the “law of attraction,” 10) family andContinue reading “Self-Help Overkill.”
The Secrets to Success.
If a friend asked you the formula for success, what would you say? Which of the following are important? (1) Follow good advice; (2) Surround yourself with good people; (3) Ignore mockers; (4) Begin and end each day with scripture. All four of these are important. If you do them, you will bear fruit—and whateverContinue reading “The Secrets to Success.”
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