7 Aspects of Christian "Success"

Warren Buffett, one of the richest men in the world, said successful people:

1. Refuse to waste time on things that don’t match their mission.
2. Prefer relationships to “networking.”
3. Avoid negative people.
4. Refuse to overwork.
5. Delegate responsibilities.
6. Refuse to let others control their lives.
7. Don’t focus on pleasing people.

I recognize that some things on this list may be done selfishly and without integrity by some successful people. But I want to illustrate how these seven principles apply biblically.

"Successful" Christians should:

1. Refuse any activity that conflicts with biblical values (1 Thessalonians 5:22).
See I am Not Ashamed of the Gospel, Popular Pornography, and Pagan Influences.

2. Use things and love people, not the other way around (Philippians 2:3).

3. Minister to everyone, but choose godly friends (1 Corinthians 15:33).
See 4 Types of People God Tells us to Avoid.

4. Learn when to say “no.”
See Saying No to Ministry.

5. Realize micromanagement is counterproductive. Moses learned to delegate (Exodus 18:17-23).
See No Micromanagement.

6. Not let culture control their values (Romans 12:2).
See The Effects of Culture.

7. Be considerate of others but seek to please God above all (Galatians 1:10).
See 4 Signs We’re People-Pleasers.

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Source: Warren Buffett on Successful People. 

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