Christian Success Vs. Christian Failure

The basic meaning of success is the achievement of an aim or a goal, and the sorts of goals people usually have in mind when talking about success have to do with bringing about some different set of circumstances in the future. If the circumstances come about, the person is considered successful while if they don't come about, the person is thought to be unsuccessful.

John the Baptist's life seems unsuccessful from the standpoint of most ideas of success. Let's face it, no one would probably include being beheaded as an end goal or aim in life. And yet, probably none of us that are followers of Jesus would consider John the Baptist's life unsuccessful. So, what is **true** success for a follower of Christ? For more studies, please see: "What Does It Mean for the Righteous Man to Fall Seven Times?" by Trent Wilde:

http://www.bdsda.com/what-does-it-mean-for-the-righteous-man-to-fall-seven-times/

"Does 'Imputed Righteousness' Mean God Views Us as Righteous Even If We Are Not?":

http://www.bdsda.com/does-imputed-righteousness-mean-god-views-us-as-righteous-even-if-we-are-not/

Sabbath School Q1 2023: Managing for the Master - Week 8, "Planning for Success"

A Branch Davidian Seventh-Day Adventist perspective on the Sabbath School lesson.  

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