Anyone can be successful in life, regardless of natural talent or the environment in which they live. This is not based on measuring success by human competitiveness for wealth, possessions, influence and fame, but adhering to God's standards of truth, justice, humility, service, compassion, forgiveness, and love.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Success is available to everyone if defined by moral values rather than wealth or fame.
- In plain terms
- Anyone can succeed by following moral values instead of chasing wealth.
- What can you take from it?
- Define success by character and service rather than material gain.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you define success?
- What values guide your choices?
Another view
Material success often provides resources needed to serve others.
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