Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Sure Steps to Success
(Psalm 1)
Failure happens by default. Generally speaking, folks want to succeed in every endeavor of life. Failure always results, however, when folks give up on success. God, who is always interested in our success, has given us several life principles in Psalm 1 that are geared to assuring our fruitfulness in every aspect of life.
First, Christians should avoid the advice and fellowship of the unsaved world (1). Simply put, lost folks should not be the close confidants of the saved. The values of the unsaved world promise only spiritual failure when followed by God’s people.
Secondly, Christians should avoid critical people. We should not sit with the scornful. Attitude is a barometer, indicating both success and failure. Negative, critical people tend toward failure. Therefore, believers should avoid their company and influence.
Thirdly, success comes from thorough acquaintance with the Word of God. The wisdom of the ages is found upon its pages! The Bible teaches us how to live—and, by default, how to make a living. Knowing and obeying God’s principles promises success in every endeavor.
What is the result to following God’s plan for success? The Bible says, “He shall be like a tree…that bringeth forth his fruit in his season. Sooner or later—in God’s perfect time—you will bring forth the sweet fruit of success!
