TMC211

Biblical
Foundation of
Success
Dr. Samuel T Owoeye
sam.owoeye@covenantuniversity.edu.ng
 Lecture Objectives
At the end of this lecture, students should be
able to
•define success;
•define success from scriptural perspective;
and
•highlight biblical references on success.
 Pre-lecture interaction
•What is foundation?
•What does biblical foundation for
success mean?
•Cite any biblical reference that you
know on success.
 Opening Remarks
• The subject of success is deeply rooted in the
Word of God.
• “God is all you need to have all your needs met”
– Dr. David Oyedepo.
• “Finding the will of God for your life and then
doing it.” – Jimmy Swaggart
• In this lecture, the biblical foundation of success
is explored.
 What is success?
•Success is satisfactory accomplishment in the
pursuit of purpose.
•Success is positive and not negative.

Motive Means End

Success is a wish of God for us
•
Success is purely positive
Success is a product of
Responsibility
 Pillars of Success in the Scripture

a) Devotion:
Walking with God and making Him your first love.
(Pro 13: 20, Phil. 1: 21)

b) Direction: A product of divine wisdom.

Being led by God in the way to go (Eccl. 10: 10; Pro. 16: 9)

c) Discretion: A product of divine wisdom.

Knowing how to go about divine plan. (James 1: 5)
Success is rooted in divine vision
•Success is a journey.
•The journey begins with discovery
of purpose.
•True success is an accomplishment
of purpose.
•God has a plan and purpose for your
life. (Jer. 29: 11; 1 Thess. 5: 24)
•This is called vision. It’s about what you are created for
 Commitment is essential

All our covenant fathers (Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob)
were hard, tireless and inspired workers. (Gen 12: 2-3;
13: 2, Gen 26: 12-22; Gen 31: 10-12)

There is no accomplishment without a total
commitment to the given assignment. (Gen 2: 8-17).

Information, purpose, preparation, ideas, and skills are
no substitute to diligence.

Idleness is an enemy of destiny; don’t accept it.
 Concluding Remarks
•Success is our heritage as children of God.
•We have been empowered to succeed to the
delight of our father in heaven
 Recommended Books
•Success Strategies
•Success Buttons
•Exploring the Secrets of Success
•Towards Excellence in Life & Ministry
- Dr. David O. Oyedepo

• Secrets for Wining at Work- Dr. M. Murdock