What Does It Mean to Be a Godly Success?

Guest: Dr. Connor Bales, Pastor, Prestonwood North Campus

 

How can a young man keep his way pure (how to be a godly success)? Listen and learn as Dr. Bales shares some “gold nuggets” of wisdom from Psalm 119:9-16:

1. By guarding it according to your word. Filter everything through the lens of Scripture - relationships, college, social media, church…let God’s Word inform you on literally everything! Which means…that you need to know, read, and study your Bible!
2. Go ALL IN…“with my whole heart I seek you.” When you live your life with Christ at the center, that’s your “best hand!”
3. Study and learn God’s word - “I have stored up your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.” The Word of God is both a window through which to see the world…and a mirror by which to see yourself!
4. Stay teachable (coachable). “Blessed are you, O Lord; teach me your statutes.” The more teachable we are, the more God can teach us! Humility is essential for the Christian journey!
5. Speak God’s truth. “With my lips I declare all the rules of your mouth.” Big difference between “I think that…” and “God’s Word says…”
6. Find your greatest joy in Jesus! “In the way of your testimonies I delight as much as in all riches.” Know the transcendent joy that comes from connection with God through Christ…which is far greater than temporary circumstantial happiness.
7. Give your thought life to God. “I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways.” Consider the spiritual disciplines…and practice them, they are there to draw you closer to God!
8. Define genuine joy, seek after it, don’t forget it when you arrive! “I will delight in your statutes; I will not forget your word.”

Special shout out to Jared Wood for allowing us to use his music - check him out at JaredWoodMusic!