We have been studying godly men who were successful and drawing spiritual technology from their lives to apply in our own situations by looking at many Old Testament characters. One of the New Testament heroes of faith we can look to is definitely Paul, the apostle.Godly Success
2003/02/20
Think of yourself according to the measure of faith you have received.
Romans 12:3
Our real purpose as believers is to be conformed to the image of Christ.
Romans 8:29, 30
The world pushes self-image and self-development but Jesus said we should die to our old sinful and selfish lives and allow his divine life to flow through us. The Holy Spirit builds godly qualities into the lives of those believers who have learned to submit and yield to Him.
I. Develop a biblical perspective on success
II. The ABC of godly success
III. Characteristics of godly success

I Biblical Success
1. Get into right standing with God (righteousness)
2. Continually become the person God wants you to be according to His Word.

II The ABC of Godly Success
A – Aggressive for the Gospel?s Sake: in prayer and witnessing
B – Believe the Word: you can do what God told you to do
C – Clothed with Christ: humility, meekness and boldness & power

III Characteristics of Godly Success (Phil. 3)
1. Forget past failures
2. Receive goals in prayer and write them down
3. Endurance is greater than enthusiasm
4. Disciplined Life style: single-minded
5. Prioritized Life: Pursue the high calling of God
6. Reach for the prize, despise the shame! (Know Him)
7. Faith turns problems into victories continually