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The concept of "succeeds" in the Bible often relates to the idea of achieving a desired outcome, inheriting a position, or following in the footsteps of another. This theme is prevalent throughout Scripture, where success is frequently tied to obedience to God's commandments and faithfulness to His will.
Biblical Examples of Success:1.
Joshua's Leadership: Joshua is a prime example of success in the Bible. After the death of Moses, Joshua succeeds him as the leader of Israel. His success is attributed to his obedience to God's law and his courage. In
Joshua 1:8, God instructs him, "This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do."
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Solomon's Wisdom: Solomon, the son of David, succeeds his father as king of Israel. His success is marked by the wisdom he receives from God. In
1 Kings 2:3, David advises Solomon, "And keep the charge of the LORD your God, walking in His ways and keeping His statutes, commandments, ordinances, and testimonies, as it is written in the Law of Moses, so that you may succeed in all you do and wherever you turn."
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Hezekiah's Reforms: King Hezekiah is noted for his successful reforms in Judah. His success is linked to his trust in the Lord and his commitment to purifying worship practices.
2 Kings 18:7 states, "And the LORD was with him; he was successful in whatever he undertook. He rebelled against the king of Assyria and did not serve him."
Principles of Success:1.
Obedience to God: Success in the biblical sense is often tied to obedience to God's commandments.
Deuteronomy 29:9 emphasizes this, "Therefore keep the words of this covenant and do them, so that you may prosper in all you do."
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Faith and Trust in God: Trusting in God's plan and having faith in His promises are crucial for success.
Proverbs 16:3 advises, "Commit your works to the LORD, and your plans will be achieved."
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Righteousness and Integrity: Living a life of righteousness and integrity is associated with success.
Psalm 1:1-3 describes the blessed man who delights in the law of the Lord, "He is like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in season, whose leaf does not wither, and who prospers in all he does."
Warnings Against False Success:The Bible also warns against the pursuit of success through unrighteous means. In
Matthew 16:26, Jesus poses a rhetorical question, "What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul?" This underscores the futility of worldly success without spiritual integrity.
Conclusion:In summary, the biblical concept of success is deeply intertwined with spiritual faithfulness, obedience to God's commandments, and a life of righteousness. True success is not measured by worldly standards but by alignment with God's will and purpose.
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... Thwarted in this direction, she devotes all her efforts to persuading the Pope
to return to Rome, and triumphing over all obstacles,succeeds....
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Succeeds (4 Occurrences)...Succeeds (4 Occurrences).
... "He
succeeds in everything he attempts," they exclaimed;
"he even makes deaf men hear and dumb men speak!" (WEY).
...Succeeding (7 Occurrences)
... & vb. n.) of Succeed. 2. (n.) The act of one who, or that which,succeeds; also,
that whichsucceeds, or follows after; consequence. Multi-Version Concordance...
Succeed (47 Occurrences)
... 1. (vt) To follow in order; to come next after; hence, to take the place of; as,
the king's eldest sonsucceeds his father on the throne; autumnsucceeds summer...
Joshua (211 Occurrences)
... into the possession of the Promised Land, as Jesus brings his people to the heavenly
Canaan; and (3) as Joshua succeeded Moses, so the Gospelsucceeds the Law....
Success (29 Occurrences)
Youth (169 Occurrences)
... 3. (n.) The part of life thatsucceeds to childhood; the period of existence preceding
maturity or age; the whole early part of life, from childhood, or...
New (1850 Occurrences)
... works, which is superseded. "The covenant of grace is called new; itsucceeds
to the old broken covenant of works. It is ever fresh...
Inherit (98 Occurrences)
... take by descent from an ancestor; to take by inheritance; to take as heir on the
death of an ancestor or other person to whose estate onesucceeds; to receive...
Finding (57 Occurrences)
... Matthew 18:13 And if hesucceeds in finding it, in solemn truth I tell you that
he rejoices over it more than he does over the ninety-nine that have not gone...
Extreme (11 Occurrences)
... Mark 7:37 The amazement was extreme. "Hesucceeds in everything he attempts," they
exclaimed; "he even makes deaf men hear and dumb men speak!" (WEY)....
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