“Fulfilling relationships”
- Luke 20:19-26
- Matthew 10:34-37 – Family relationships are not the top priority.
- I Peter 2:21
“Major accomplishments”
- Daniel 4:27-31 – Nebuchadnezzar had many major accomplishments yet God took them from him because of his pride.
“Enjoyable experiences”
- Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 – Solomon tried everything and didn’t find fulfillment.
| King Solomon | John the Baptist |
|---|---|
| “Solomon in all his glory” – Matthew 6:29 | “his food was locusts and wild honey” – Matthew 3:4 |
| Solomon: “I considered all my activities … and behold all was vanity” (Ecclesiastes 2:11) | Jesus: “there has not arisen anyone greater than John the Baptist!” (Matthew 11:11) |
So, what’s the answer?
- Matthew 22:36-40
- Philippians 3:8, 14
- Luke 6:40
- To lead a Biblically successful life, I need to set aside certain things.
Questions
- What am I doing with my life?
- Is this the way my life should be going?
- In 100 years (when my soul is somewhere), will I regret not adjusting the course of my life?
- Matthew 25:34