Don't Let Success Lead To Complacency

Two quotes from the keynote at a work conference:

"Success fuels complacency."
"To become better, break free from past success."

While this is true in many ways with business, my mind turns to the application spiritually. In no uncertain terms, God warns us against the sort of mindset spoken on in the quotes above.

"Let him who thinks he stands, take heed lest he fall." -1Cor.10:12

Just because we succeeded in the past with defeating satan, or because we feel strong now, is not a guarantee that we'll continue. We have to continuously defend against him at what seems like every turn in this life. Just because we had past success doesn't mean we'll continue to have it; ask Elijah about that (1Kings18-19). Sometimes our defeat can come from within ourselves as we look around and think we're the only ones standing for what's right. However, just as Elijah learned, we're not alone and God will always deliver His humble and righteous servants (1Pet.5:8-9). Our job is to pick ourselves up, stand strong, and fight hard against the sin around and within us. We must press on and not let past victories cause us to relax; as the battle rages on for your soul, where are you in the fight (Phil.3:12-14)?

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