Marks of a Successful Servant was originally recorded in 2005 as part of the Nathan D. Maier Memorial chapel series at Dallas Theological Seminary.

Marks of a Successful Servant Part 1

Marks of a Successful Servant was originally recorded in 2005 as part of the Nathan D. Maier Memorial chapel series at Dallas Theological Seminary.

• We should define success in life from a biblical perspective, not based on societal standards.
• Having the right directive, discipline, and desire are essential for success in God’s eyes.
• Nourishing oneself with the word of God and sound doctrine is crucial for spiritual growth.
• True success comes from serving the living God and fixing your hope on Him.

Excerpt From The Sermon

1 Timothy 4:6-10 says, “In pointing out these things to the brethren, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, constantly nourished on the words of the faith and of the sound doctrine which you have been following. But have nothing to do with worldly fables fit only for old women. On the other hand, discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness; for bodily discipline is only of little profit, but godliness is profitable for all things, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. It is a trustworthy statement deserving full acceptance. For it is for this we labor and strive, because we have fixed our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of believers.”

“Disciplining yourself for godliness is profitable for all things. I had a pastor friend back at Emmanuel, Dr. Jack Elwood, and he often reminded me, Michael, you can’t make your flesh any better. I needed to hear that from time to time, because I’m a sort of disciplined guy. Like many, I can do a lot of things by sheer discipline, force of habit, and compartmentalizing. It was a good reminder, ‘You can’t make yourself better by disciplining the flesh.’”

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