Bible Verses for Success
God’s Guidance Leads to Success
- Genesis 39:2 (CSB) “The LORD was with Joseph, and he became a successful man, serving in the household of his Egyptian master.”
- Joshua 1:8 (NIV) “Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.”
- “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” (Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV)
- Psalm 90:17 (CSB) “Let the favor of the Lord our God be on us; establish for us the work of our hands—establish the work of our hands!”
- “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.” (James 1:5 ESV)
- “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.” (Psalm 32:8 NIV)
- “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” (Psalm 119:105 ESV)
Summary: Seeking God’s wisdom through prayer and Scripture is essential for success, as He knows the right path for our lives.
Seeking Wise Counsel Leads to Success
- Proverbs 15:22 (ESV) “Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers, they succeed.”
- Proverbs 11:14 (NIV) “For lack of guidance, a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers.”
- Proverbs 24:6 (NIV) “Surely you need guidance to wage war, and victory is won through many advisers.”
- Proverbs 12:15 (ESV) “The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.”
- Proverbs 13:10 (NIV) “Where there is strife, there is pride, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.”
- Proverbs 19:20 (NIV) “Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted among the wise.”
- Proverbs 20:18 (ESV) “Plans are established by counsel; by wise guidance wage war.”
- Proverbs 24:5-6 (NIV) “A wise man has great power, and a man of knowledge increases strength; for waging war you need guidance, and for victory many advisers.”
Summary: Seeking wise counsel and advice from others is a key aspect of success. It provides valuable perspectives, helps avoid pitfalls, and increases the likelihood of making well-informed decisions in various aspects of life.
Diligence and Perseverance Lead to Success
- “Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth.” (Proverbs 10:4 NIV)
- “Do you see someone skilled in their work? They will serve before kings; they will not serve before officials of low rank.” (Proverbs 22:29 NIV)
- “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” (Galatians 6:9 NIV)
- “The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.” (Proverbs 21:5 ESV)
- “A sluggard’s appetite is never filled, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.” (Proverbs 13:4 NIV)
- “All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.” (Proverbs 14:23 NIV)
Summary: Diligence, perseverance, and hard work are key to achieving goals and finding success. We must not lose hope or give up.
Integrity and Strong Character Are Vital for Success
- “Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out.” (Proverbs 10:9 ESV)
- Proverbs 21:21 (NIV) “Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity, and honor.”
- “Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than a rich man who is crooked in his ways.” (Proverbs 28:6 ESV)
- Proverbs 22:1 (NIV) “A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.”
- “Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then I will be blameless, innocent of great transgression.” (Psalm 19:13 NIV)
Summary: Success is found through integrity and strong character, not by compromising values and ethics. Our words and actions should honor God.
Purpose and Vision Focused on God Lead to True Success
- “Commit your work to the Lord and your plans will be achieved.” (Proverbs 16:3 NASB)
- Mark 8:35–36 (ESV) “For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life because of me and the gospel will save it. For what does it benefit someone to gain the whole world and yet lose his life?”
- Matthew 6:33 (NIV) – “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”
- “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.” (Colossians 3:23 NIV)
- “Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” (Proverbs 19:21 NIV)
- “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” (Jeremiah 29:11 ESV)
- “Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” (Psalm 37:4 ESV)
- Psalm 37:5 (CSB) “Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act.”
- “Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long.” (Psalm 25:4-5 ESV)
Summary: Having purpose and vision focused on God’s plans gives us direction and hope for the future. Seeking and delighting in Him leads to true success, better than worldly success.
Key Takeaways:
- Seek God’s wisdom and guidance through Scripture and prayer.
- We should seek God’s definition of success not worldly success
- Be diligent, persevere, and work with integrity.
- Develop strong character and integrity.
- Discover your God-given purpose and vision.
- Delight yourself in the Lord.
- Seek wise counsel and consider advice from others in your journey to success.
