The Spiritual Test of Success

Does success make you forget the God who made it possible? In this episode, discover why abundance is often a greater test of faith than adversity, and how intentional humility keeps your heart anchored to God on the mountaintop.Have you ever noticed that you pray the hardest when life is falling apart, but barely whisper a prayer when everything is going well?We cry out to God in the valleys, during health scares, financial crises, and broken relationships. But when the promotion lands, the bank account is full, and life is comfortable, we quietly coast. Success has a subtle way of inflating our pride and leading us to believe we achieved everything on our own. Over time, we stop leaning on God as heavily, and the dangerous illusion of self-reliance takes root.In this episode, we explore the story of Stanley Tam, an Ohio businessman whose small plastics company grew into a thriving national enterprise. As success increased, he wrestled with a question most successful people quietly face: did I achieve this on my own, or did God entrust it to me? His answer led to a stunning decision that challenged everything the business world values.Through his story and the warning of Deuteronomy 8:17–18, you'll see that the greatest spiritual test often isn't how you handle adversity, it's what comes to the surface when you're enjoying abundance. God doesn't oppose your success. He simply asks you to remember where it came from.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER:Why success can quietly breed spiritual forgetfulness and a dangerous sense of self-relianceHow Deuteronomy 8:17–18 was specifically written to prepare God's people for the test of abundanceA simple daily practice to stay humble and grateful in the good seasons, not just the hard onesThe mountaintop is where we are most likely to forget the God who carried us up the hill. Stay anchored in gratitude, and never let abundance make you forget the One who provided it.Share This Episode:https://www.dailydevotionsforbusylives.com/196Need Prayer? Leave me a voicemail:https://www.dailydevotionsforbusylives.com/voicemailWant to keep these devotions coming? Please consider supporting this podcast.https://www.dailydevotionsforbusylives.com/support/Connect with BartFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/dailydevotionsforbusylivesWebsite: https://www.dailydevotionsforbusylives.comFeeling spiritually drained? Start here. Download your free copy of my eBook Making Time for Jesus here.Mentioned in this episode:Join Our Private Facebook CommunityIf you're looking for a place to connect with other Daily Devotions listeners and pray for each other, I'd love for you to join our private Facebook community group. Come find us at https://www.dailydevotionsforbusylives.com/group