The seduction of success and idolatry
2 kings 5
Idolatry is elevating anything above God. Idolatry is seeking from others the things that only God can give. So. Sometimes even good things can be an idol.
Naaman: a success seeker
-When desire becomes lust
-How a success seeker handles leprosy. He is to go and bathe in the Jordan. He was mad. It was embarrasing he didn't want to be embarrased.
-Transforming a success seeker
How do you know when your desire for success has become a lust for success?
Success equals significance. Everyhing we do reveals our significance. Makes mr look bad or feel stupid. When success is your God you won't humble yourself.
Managing success:
The little people. Servants. Who were also looking out for some one else. Not just themselves.
We need to be little people for the big person. Us to God. Servant to Christ.
When we look at success we look at the little people serving us not God.
God puts bugs in our life. Like leprosy.
Are wil willing to listen and be humiliated for God. Are we willing to listen to the little people. The leprosy in or life becomes an opportunity to see how God will fix you/ me.
God calls us to serve him and him only. Not a God od success.
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