The Addiction of Success
Pragmatism says "if it works, it must be right," but success is not God's standard. We are unprofitable servants (Luke 17:10); lay up treasures in heaven instead.
Pragmatism says "if it works, it must be right," but success is not God's standard. We are unprofitable servants (Luke 17:10); lay up treasures in heaven instead.
The groundhog is right only 39 percent of the time, yet he keeps trying. Not all will respond to the gospel (Luke 13:23-24), but like Jesus, we must never give up.
Our kids learned how to lead in the church at leadership camp this year. We give thanks to God and to our elders for sending them (1 Thessalonians 5:18).
Our gospel meeting was a beautiful success because of great congregational involvement and brotherly love (Romans 12:10), and two souls were baptized.
An opportunity is a time to seek success, and our gospel meeting is one. Pray, invite, keep a positive attitude, and remember we do this to love God and others.