Measuring Success

We all want to be successful. However, how we define success makes all the difference. What is the standard by which we are measuring success?

Two thoughts come to mind. First, we need to determine if we are using biblical standards rather than man-made ideas. And secondly, we need to settle those standards of measurement in our hearts before we start our journey. Let me explain.

While we all want to be successful, we don't share the same specific goals or aspirations. Even though we aren't all aiming for the same target, we can all measure success the same way by using biblical standards. Does it honor God? Does it support the gospel? Does it include serving others?

The Bible is clear that we will all give an account of our lives to God one day. With that in mind, let's do our best to adopt biblical thinking in our pursuit of success. After all, he is going to have the last word on the matter. Any other opinion isn't going to matter on the day of judgment.

It is also important to define success in our hearts before we begin a task. Otherwise we have no sure way of knowing we are doing the right thing or doing it the right way. Unless our hearts are settled, we are much too prone to becoming influenced by other ideas. Of course, we should remain teachable and we can learn from others, but in the end we alone bear the responsibility for our actions. Let us be intentional rather than haphazard in our approach to successful living.

The call of God is paramount to determining successful living. Our obedience to the call is the truest measure of success. Empower NBCA School of Ministry endeavors to help people discover their call, own their call, and live their call for the glory of God. We consider that to be a great definition of successful living.