Success In God's Eyes
April 29, 2022

For the mind set on the flesh is hostile toward God; for it does not subject itself to the law of God, for it is not even able to do so… —Romans 8:7
For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace… —Romans 8:6
…the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. —Galatians 5:22,23

Read about God’s Hall of Fame in Hebrews 11.

SUCCESS IN GOD’S EYES

Holy Spirit working in us…
• to free us from sin & compromise
• to sacrifice our time, talent, & treasure
• to help others
• to deny selfish pleasure
• to study His Word & cultivate fruits of Spirit

…those who are in the flesh cannot please God. —Romans 8:8

Our lives controlled by what the Holy Spirit desires

However, you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. But if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Him. —Romans 8:9

Spirit of God: Deity
Spirit of Christ: Mission (reveal Christ to us & form Christ in us)

…the spirit is alive because of righteousness. —Romans 8:10

Christ’s righteousness keeps me…
• alive toward God
• acceptable to God
• born again


WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU CAN BE
To the degree you’re aware of the Spirit in you, you’ll live free from the desires of the flesh.
Pray Ephesians 1:17-19.

But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you. —Romans 8:11


RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
Books

The Silencing of the Lambs by Dr. Michael Brown
Brazen by Sean Feucht

Videos & More
gracestl.org/weekend-resources

TRUST Prayers
gracestl.org/prayer


Discussion Questions
1. Read Hebrews 11. Choose one of the people mentioned there, and explain why you think God chose to include them in His Hall of Fame.


2. What does American culture recognize as success? When God looks at your life, name something specific that you think He’d call success.


3. How are you aware of the Holy Spirit’s presence in you?