The Danger of Self-Made Success
I have found there to be tremendous danger in self-made success. The problem with people who can work their way into a place of success is that they often find themselves worshiping their creation rather than their Creator.
Our culture emphasizes the need to be self-made. Work hard. Achieve. Be successful. Reap the benefits of your success.
Don't get me wrong. We should work hard. Colossians 3:23 and 1 Corinthians 15:58 both call us to work at everything we do with all of our hearts for the Lord; always abounding in work and knowing our labor is not in vain. We are to do all of this for the…
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