The world tends to sum up success in terms of fame and fortune. God sums up success in terms of relationship, character, and obedience. He desires for us to succeed first and foremost in our relationship with Him, then in our relationships with others, and then in our vocations and ministries. Does this mean that godly people cannot experience fame, fortune, power, social status, accomplishments, notoriety, material gain, or rewards? No. It means that in the arena of success, the processes and the