Success That Benefits Man, Not Self

What are the yardsticks we use to measure Godly success? In the book of Samuel, one of the ways that we can measure David’s is the way in which he wins the approval of God’s people.

In following the example of David, we should seek success that benefits not only ourselves but more importantly the people of God. Just like David, we should place our focus on caring for people, and put our faith in God when tackling tasks.

1 Samuel 18

5 Whatever mission Saul sent him on, David was so successful that Saul gave him a high rank in the army. This pleased all the troops, and Saul’s officers as well.

6 When the men were returning home after David had killed the Philistine, the women came out from all the towns of Israel to meet King Saul with singing and dancing, with joyful songs and with timbrels and lyres.