
We must be careful to judge by the right standard of “success” for the ministry: God calls us to be faithful.

The way in God's kingdom to greatness is serving, becoming low, being little.

Our calling as Christians is to be like Christ… in all moments.

We should not seek the glory for the work God does in people's lives.
We should not be hasty in attributing sinfulness to those who suffer or godliness to those who achieve success in life.
When the Christian looks with envy at the success of the world, and then seeks to emulate the world's thinking, strategy, methods and more, is he or she following the example of Ahaz?