Eight steps to follow to become successful
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![When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain; and after He sat down, His disciples came to Him. He opened His mouth and began to teach them, saying...<br />quot;
And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was setquot;
- sat down - quot;
his disciples came unto him: And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? It is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. For I say unto you, that except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.quot;
<br />Developing the Qualities of Jesus Christ into our Lives.<br />The Beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount<br />The word 'beatitude' means 'being blessed or happy'. The word has its origin from a Latin word 'Beatus', which means 'state of happiness'. It is interesting that the word 'Beatitude' is not found in the English bible.<br />THE EIGHT BEATITUDES OF JESUS<br /> <br />If we can define what happiness is, true happiness and joy - if we know what it is, how can we find it?<br />Thomas Watson, the Puritan, said this: quot;
The things of this world will no more keep out trouble of spirit than a piece of paper will stop a bullet. Worldly delights are winged, they have wings and they are here for a time and for a moment, and they fly awayquot;
, he goes on to say, quot;
To look for blessing in things external is to seek the living among the dead. As the angel told Mary concerning Christ, 'He is not here, He is risen', so may I say blessedness is not here, it is risen - it is in a higher regionquot;
. 'Happiness cannot be found in externals'.<br />This word 'blessed' [could be] put like this: it is the applause of heaven; it is the approval of God upon your life.<br />quot;
Blessed are the poor in spirit, <br />I am poor in Spirit because I realize I have no righteousness in myself. I come to know that I am a sinner and in need of a Savior. And any meaningful relationship with God must come through knowing Jesus Christ, the Preacher and His teaching.<br />,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/eightstepstofollowtobecomesuccessful-101230065825-phpapp02/85/eight-steps-to-follow-to-become-successful-1-320.jpg)
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Eight steps to follow to become successful
- 2. Concern over our own relationship with Christ. Matthew 7:3-5. Limits a critical spirit.
- 3. Realize that all we accomplish is because God gives us the ability and the strength. Humility. Total dependence on God. Really trusting God and make Christ Lord of your life. John 14:10. Limits pride.
- 5. Deep desire to find God’s will for your life, Psalms 139:16
- 7. Do not assume responsibility in an area God never intended for us. Matthew 6:19-24. Limits worry.
- 8. Be content. Accept and enjoy God’s will for you. Romans 12:1-2. Limits self-pity.
- 12. Motives and desires under the control of the Holy Spirit. 1 Peter 1:22, Proverbs 23:7
- 15. Learn to give a clear testimony. Your life will reveal what is on the inside. Luke 6:22-23.June 1974 Victory Baptist Church, West Portsmouth, Ohio. Minister of Education, Youth Pastor, Assoc. Pastor. I spoke to the Youth on this subject. Charles e. Whisnant<br />