Proverbs 13:25 The world’s idea of success is fortune, fame, and power. But the forgotten side of success is lasting satisfaction, contentment, and peace found through helping others. People remain the essential ingredient in life.

What is Success?

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Romans 3:22-24 If salvation was based on works we’d never know when our good works outweighed our bad works. And we’d never know when we were good enough. We’re saved by grace, and there’s nothing we can do to earn God’s favour. That’s why it’s a gift.

Grace-Based Salvation

Ephesians 4:32 Chuck Swindoll has four suggestions to help us avoid feeling offended and they’re all rooted in the same concept. By shifting our perspective from horizontal (focusing on ourselves) to the vertical (focusing on God) we also avoid bitterness.

Four Ways to Avoid Feeling Offended

Psalms 32:5 God doesn’t expect us to live perfect lives, but He does expect obedience. This means when wrong comes our way we deal with it.

Dealing With Sin

Galatians 5:13 Life is all about relating to others in love, forgiveness, and grace. We need each other.

Building Into Each Other

Job 4:3-4 Men are especially vulnerable to temptation in times of stress. A wife’s emotional support is critical and these times. Husbands need the wisdom, perspective, and spiritual strength of their spouses.

What is Success?

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