Lecture Notes: God's Success Formula

Introduction

• Addressing a slight controversy on YouTube channel regarding the perception that God doesn't care about success.
• Emphasizing that what matters is what God says, not personal opinions.
• Purpose of life: to bring honor and glory to God, yield to Him, and serve others.

God's View on Success

• Some people argue God doesn’t care about success; challenging that notion.
• Referencing Joshua 1, where God instructs Joshua on prosperity and success.
• The Bible uses the terms prosperity and success, indicating God cares about our success.

Defining Success

• Success is defined as discovering, developing, and deploying oneself in God’s purpose.
• Success isn't about personal achievement, but fulfilling God's will for our lives.
• All creation is meant to succeed by fulfilling its purpose.

The Formula for Success

1. Talk About Scripture

   • Importance of discussing and verbalizing God's word.
   • Memorizing scriptures to have them ready in the mind.

2. Think About Scripture

   • Meditate on the Bible day and night.
   • Helps align thoughts with God’s purpose.

3. Take Action on Scripture

   • Doing what the Bible says is crucial to success.
   • Emphasizes that talking and thinking aren't enough without action.

Practical Application

• Success isn’t having wealth but fulfilling God's purpose for you.
• Serving others and bringing value often leads to financial success.
• True happiness and contentment come from fulfilling God’s will, not material possessions.

God's Promises and Principles

• Bible provides success patterns, principles, and promises.
• Following these leads to personal and spiritual success.

Additional Insights

• The Bible is about God’s government, focusing on a king, kingdom, and culturalization.
• Understanding success involves submitting to God’s will before knowing His specific purpose for you.
• Worldly success (e.g., wealth) aligns with God’s purpose only if it serves the broader plan to help others.

Conclusion

• Success is linked to pleasing God and serving others.
• Encouragement to live the word of God and apply it in everyday life.
• Reminder to treat others well as a reflection of one's treatment of God.
• Closing remarks encouraging engagement and respectful disagreement.