How do we define a Winner?

[GoldenEagle]

1. How do you define someone as being "a winner"?

2. Can you give examples or an example of a winner according to today's social standards? Why are they winners? (Tiger Woods? Donald Trump? Oprah? Bill Gates? Mark Zuckerberg?)

3. How do we as Christians define being a winner according to the Bible? (Hint: Jesus is the biggest winner ever... )

Thanks for your thoughts in advance.

God bless,

GE

[BlessedByTheBest]

1) i define a winner by how much credit they give God in all thought or deed.

2) society defines a winner by how much they have achieved or accumulated by apparently their own merit.

3)

John 16:33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

We R Winnaaaarrrss~!

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imo, there are many non-believers(and fellow Christians alike in some cases) whom believe their worldly possessions or accomplishments were gained solely by their own doing.

in part they are correct, and yes some of us are born with certain inborn exceptional traits and talents(God-given).

but ultimately, we are spiritual beings in a physical experience, thus much of what is accomplished in this plane of existence is the direct result of influence from a higher power...knowingly or unbeknownst to us...acknowledged or ignored...evil or Holy.

as Christians, our true victory has long since been claimed through our Lord Jesus Christ who in one gloriously benevolent gesture, humbled Himself to experience what we must experience as human beings..

lived a perfect sinless life, voluntarily went to His death, conquered death and arose in 3 days in all of the Father's Glory..and then ascended to the right hand of Him that knew us before the foundations of the world..

so that any and all who believe in His name will not perish, but partake in everlasting life together with Him who loved us so..

Praise God~!

Edited December 3, 2012 by BlessedByTheBest

[BlessedByTheBest]

Jeremiah 9:23-24

²³ Thus saith the Lord, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:

²⁴ But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the Lord which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the Lord.

[Guest]

1. How do you define someone as being "a winner"?

2. Can you give examples or an example of a winner according to today's social standards? Why are they winners? (Tiger Woods? Donald Trump? Oprah? Bill Gates? Mark Zuckerberg?)

3. How do we as Christians define being a winner according to the Bible? (Hint: Jesus is the biggest winner ever... )

Thanks for your thoughts in advance....

It's A Tough Job

Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. Psalms 46:10

But Somebody's Got

Thus saith the LORD; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD. Jeremiah 17:5

To Do

Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is. Jeremiah 17:7

It

Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. 2 Timothy 3:12

I Heard It

He must increase, but I must decrease. John 3:30

On The Grapevine

For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones. Isaiah 57:15

So It Must Be True

I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images. Isaiah 42:8

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There Is A Question Asked To Themselves By Many Of My Brothers And Sisters

While Picking a New Pastor For Their Neighborhood Church

Was You Sent

But as God hath distributed to every man, as the Lord hath called every one, so let him walk. And so ordain I in all churches. Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called. Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called. 1 Corinthians 7:17

Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called.1 Corinthians 7:20

Or Did You Went

He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep. John 21:17

I Find It Useful To Ask The Same Question Of Myself From Time To Time

Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling. Psalms 2:11

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Wonderful Questions

Be Blessed Beloved Of The KING

Love, Your Brother Joe

[LOVE SONGS]

1. How do you define someone as being "a winner"?

The winner gets rewarded for their effort .

2. Can you give examples or an example of a winner according to today's social standards? Why are they winners? (Tiger Woods? Donald Trump? Oprah? Bill Gates? Mark Zuckerberg?)

They are highly reconized as being a successful person .

They are winners in their hard work and dedication, in achieving their goals .

3. How do we as Christians define being a winner according to the Bible? (Hint: Jesus is the biggest winner ever...

Not looking back ,looking forward ,being overcomers , by fighting the good fight, to the end , to finish the race.

Our reward is in heaven.

[Jayyycuuup]

1. How do you define someone as being "a winner"?

I personally don't believe in an "sustained winner" for the simple fact that you will always run into someone better than you; within that statement, to me, a winner is someone who praises God in all things, gives the glory all unto Him as which where it belongs. They walk in great favor and grace in God, reaching out their hand to whomever God places before them, putting others before themselves and loves. Not just any loves; but with all their heart; mind, body and soul; taking up their cross and walking with the Lord. A defined winner is God; for He has overcame all things !

2. Can you give examples or an example of a winner according to today's social standards? Why are they winners? (Tiger Woods? Donald Trump? Oprah? Bill Gates? Mark Zuckerberg?)

To me, society "creates" winners; by making the strong look weak and the weak look strong. Both by imagery and of course money; they can defy social standards; bring on the media, and there you have it; your "winner." Which in this case makes them worldly; seeking first their own desires/ their own god (money)

3. How do we as Christians define being a winner according to the Bible?

Winner by definition :One that wins, especially a victor in sports or a notably successful person. winner [ˈwɪnə] n. 1. a person or thing that wins.

1 John 5:4-5

"For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?"

IMO, a winner is being of He who saved us; accepting Him and being lead by Him in truth, love, and in His righteousness and grand plan. One thing to consider is that a winner is gonna be more hated then loved; because a true winner is a leader, and most of time they will go against the grain of the "natural world." By biblical a winner is God; because He is the one who pulled us out from the gutters and saved us.

[GoldenEagle]

1. How do you define someone as being "a winner"?

My definition is simple: How obedient am I in following God’s Word.

2. Can you give examples or an example of a winner according to today's social standards? Why are they winners? (Tiger Woods? Donald Trump? Oprah? Bill Gates? Mark Zuckerberg?)

These people may be successful according to the worlds standards. But without Christ all this is in vain.

Mark 8:36

For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?

Matthew 16:26

For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?

Luke 9:25

For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and is himself destroyed or lost?

So while Tiger Woods may have a lot of success according the world, money, fame, sponsorship deals he has a broken family and various addictions that have crippled his life. Not to mention I’m not sure if He knows our Savior Jesus Christ which is the most important aspect of being a winner. See next post.

God bless,

GE

[GoldenEagle]

3. How do we as Christians define being a winner according to the Bible? (Hint: Jesus is the biggest winner ever... )

When I think of a winner in the Bible I think of Joshua.

Joshua 1:1-9

¹ After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, it came to pass that the Lord spoke to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ assistant, saying: ² “Moses My servant is dead. Now therefore, arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, to the land which I am giving to them—the children of Israel. ³ Every place that the sole of your foot will tread upon I have given you, as I said to Moses. ⁴ From the wilderness and this Lebanon as far as the great river, the River Euphrates, all the land of the Hittites, and to the Great Sea toward the going down of the sun, shall be your territory. ⁵ No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life; as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you nor forsake you. ⁶ Be strong and of good courage, for to this people you shall divide as an inheritance the land which I swore to their fathers to give them. ⁷ Only be strong and very courageous, that you may observe to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may prosper wherever you go. ⁸ This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. ⁹ Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

1. God’s Promises to Joshua:

A. God promised Joshua the land his foot walked on. (v. 3-4)

(see above)

B. God promised Joshua no man would be able to stand before him all the days of his life. (v. 5)

No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life (v. 5)

C. God promised to be with Joshua as He was with Moses. (v. 5)

as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. (v. 5)

D. God promised not leave or forsake Joshua and further to be with Joshua wherever he went. (v. 5, 9)

I will not leave you nor forsake you. (v. 5)

for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. (v. 9)

2. God’s Commands to Joshua:

A. What was Joshua’s attitude to be? God commanded Joshua to be strong and courageous three times. (v. 6, 7, 9)

Be strong and of good courage (v. 6)

Only be strong and very courageous (v. 7)

Be strong and of good courage (v. 9)

B. Further what kind of attitude should Joshua not have? He was not to be afraid or dismayed. (v. 9)

do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, (v. 9)

C. Who was Joshua to aspire to? God commanded Joshua to follow in Moses footsteps and not turn to the right or left in order for Joshua to be a winner. (v. 7)

that you may observe to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may prosper wherever you go. (v. 7)

3. God’s Plan for Joshua’s Success

A. What was the key to Joshua’s success? To observe God’s Word, meditate on God’s Word day and night, and obey His Word (do what is written in it). (v. 8)

This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. (v. 8)

Thoughts on this passage? How do these 3 points apply to us today? Specifically what are God’s promises to us today as Christians, God’s commands to us as Christians, and God’s plan for our success?

How did Jesus exemplify this in His life? What were the keys to Jesus success?

God bless,

GE

[GoldenEagle]

1) i define a winner by how much credit they give God in all thought or deed.

2) society defines a winner by how much they have achieved or accumulated by apparently their own merit.

3) John 16:33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

We R Winnaaaarrrss~!

------------------------------

imo, there are many non-believers(and fellow Christians alike in some cases) whom believe their worldly possessions or accomplishments were gained solely by their own doing.

in part they are correct, and yes some of us are born with certain inborn exceptional traits and talents(God-given).

but ultimately, we are spiritual beings in a physical experience, thus much of what is accomplished in this plane of existence is the direct result of influence from a higher power...knowingly or unbeknownst to us...acknowledged or ignored...evil or Holy.

as Christians, our true victory has long since been claimed through our Lord Jesus Christ who in one gloriously benevolent gesture, humbled Himself to experience what we must experience as human beings..

lived a perfect sinless life, voluntarily went to His death, conquered death and arose in 3 days in all of the Father's Glory..and then ascended to the right hand of Him that knew us before the foundations of the world..

so that any and all who believe in His name will not perish, but partake in everlasting life together with Him who loved us so..

Praise God~!

1. I like the definition BlessedByTheBest (BBTB). If I may I would add that obedience to God’s Word is key. Obedience out of love not duty though. Would you agree?

2. I agree with this definition.

3. I agree with John 16:33 and I think it’s an excellent verse to determine our victory in Christ (we’re winnaaaaarrrss!)

I agree everything that is good is given by God.

James 1:16-18

¹⁶ Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. ¹⁷ Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. ¹⁸ Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of first fruits of His creatures.

I agree with everything underlined.

What do you think of the story of Joshua I mentioned? Specifically what are your thoughts on what are God’s promises to us today as Christians, God’s commands to us as Christians, and God’s plan for our success?

God bless,

GE

[GoldenEagle]

It's A Tough Job

Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. Psalms 46:10

But Somebody's Got

Thus saith the LORD; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD. Jeremiah 17:5

To Do

Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is. Jeremiah 17:7

It

Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. 2 Timothy 3:12

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Wonderful Questions

Be Blessed Beloved Of The KING

Love, Your Brother Joe

Great post Joe!

I agree we’re to be still and know that God is God. (Ps. 46:10)

I agree we’re also to trust in God (Jer. 17:7) not in man. (Jer. 17:5)

We’re not to be surprised as we’re told we’ll suffer persecution as followers of Christ. (2 Tim. 3:12)

And as John the Baptizer said we’re decrease and let God increase! (John 3:30)

We’re also to dwell with the Lord in humility (Is. 47:15)

God is the one true glorious God a jealous God! (Is. 42:8)

I agree our calling (1 Cor. 7:17; 7:20) is to love God and love people (Matthew 22:34-40 see below).

I agree we’re to serve the Lord with fear and rejoice in our Mighty God. (Ps. 2:11)

The Scribes: Which Is the First Commandment of All?

Matthew 22:34-40

³⁴ But when the Pharisees heard that He had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together. ³⁵ Then one of them, a lawyer, asked Him a question, testing Him, and saying, ³⁶ “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?”

³⁷ Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’^{[a] 38} This is the first and great commandment. ³⁹ And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’^{[b] 40} On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.”

What do you think of the story of Joshua I mentioned? Specifically what are your thoughts on what are God’s promises to us today as Christians, God’s commands to us as Christians, and God’s plan for our success?

God bless,

GE