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Proverbs 27:21

The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, and a man is tested by his praise.

The fires of trial drive us to God. The storms cause us to cry out in desperation. Hardship drops us to our knees. But there is one test much greater than adversity. The taste of success…that’s the real test of a person’s character.

Promotions and position, awards and accolades tempt us to think that we are capable without God. We think that our genius produced the uptick, our gutsy moves saved the company. Success tempts us to turn inward. Success is the real test of the heart.

So how are you doing? You, up there on the mountaintop of career…you, up there with the trophies of accomplishment. Be careful up there in the heights! The peak of success is surrounded by a slippery slope. It’s a long, hard, painful slide to the bottom. If you are not careful, success will produce pride, and pride always comes before a fall.

Talking to God

Father, may we never forget that you are the Mover behind all our advancements. You are the Giver behind all that we have. You are the Shepherd of our careers. You are the Creator we must bow before in love and awe. Don’t let selfish pride infect our hearts. Keep us focused on you. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

 

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