Joshua 1:6-9

There is a common desire within every person to feel successful. We often measure our worth on the basis of how successful we are. How we measure that success is often based on a worldly standard rather than a godly standard. Success by the world’s standard often means luxury, wealth, and possessions, achievements, notoriety, and fame, beauty, brains and brawn.

If we measure our lives by the world’s standards we will have an inaccurate and incomplete view of whether or not we’re successful. God’s standard of measurement is nothing like the world’s standard.

(Illustration of books I saw in the bookstore: Ned Grossman, How to Succeed in Life. 1. We become what we think about. 2. Decide exactly what you want. 3. Determine the price you have to pay. 4. Commit to pay the price. 5. Work hard, one day at a time. 6. Never give up.

There was another book on success nearby that had 3 formulas for success, similar to the first one. What was really interesting is where I found the books: on the clearance table.)

God’s formula for success is completely unlike the world’s formula. And His formula works for every person, in every situation, whether it’s at school, in our business, our families, or our church. The pathway to success cannot be traveled by anyone who does not practice God’s formula for success. These principles are taken from Joshua 1:6-9.

Principle #1: BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS

Notice the number of times God brings this command before Joshua. (v. 6, 7, 9).