The things the world evaluates success by is money, cars, homes and education. When compared to God's standard of success, these fleeting things don't hold a lot of weight. Love which is evidenced by obedience to the things of God sets a far higher standard for success than anything this world could offer. So, as we walk in love, listen to God and move forward in His wise ways, we will be successful, just not necessarily in the world's way.
 
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