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How Would You Describe a Successful Life?

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“Fulfilling relationships”
  • Luke 20:19-26
  • Matthew 10:34-37 – Family relationships are not the top priority.
  • I Peter 2:21
    • “Major accomplishments”
    • Daniel 4:27-31 – Nebuchadnezzar had many major accomplishments yet God took them from him because of his pride.
      • “Enjoyable experiences”
      • Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 – Solomon tried everything and didn’t find fulfillment.
        • King Solomon
        John the Baptist
        “Solomon in all his glory” – Matthew 6:29
        “his food was locusts and wild honey” – Matthew 3:4
        Solomon: “I considered all my activities … and behold all was vanity” (Ecclesiastes 2:11)
        Jesus: “there has not arisen anyone greater than John the Baptist!” (Matthew 11:11)
        So, what’s the answer?
        • Matthew 22:36-40
        • Philippians 3:8, 14
        • Luke 6:40
        • To lead a Biblically successful life, I need to set aside certain things.
          • Questions
          • What am I doing with my life?
          • Is this the way my life should be going?
          • In 100 years (when my soul is somewhere), will I regret not adjusting the course of my life?
          • Matthew 25:34
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