Distinction by Device
Theme of the Week: Success? By Whose Yardstick?
Sunday, August 20, 2006
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Who Said It…Tom Petersen
Young Tom first darkened a church door when he needed a pastor's signature on his Eagle Scout application. That started him on the path to faith. He followed his grandfather and mother into the newspaper business. Now in the corporate world, Tom looks for the humor in work to ensure that it doesn't become an idol. A founding elder in his church, he's developed a passion for encouraging others who, like him, struggle to balance jobs, family, and faith. What He Said…Distinction by Device
The work world has dozens of ways to measure your success: your salary, your title, or the number of people who report to you. These days, even electronic gadgets can confer status.
The competition to have the latest things can become a virtual electronic arms race. One guy (they are always guys when it comes to technology one-upmanship) shows up at a meeting with a color screen cell phone. Someone brings a camera phone that connects with the Internet. Someone else shows up with the combination cell phone and PDA (Precocious Demanding Accessory) with built-in GPS (Gratuitous Place Specifier). It finally gets out of hand when the boss arrives with his combination laptop, photocopier, espresso machine, and electronic fish finder.
We mustn't let trivial things define our success. It's good to be recognized for our good work. But beyond that, a lasting, beautiful way of defining ourselves should be to center our identities in Jesus Christ. We're to set our hearts and minds on things above.
Copyright © 2006 by the author or Christianity Today International/Men of Integrity magazine.Click here for reprint information on Men of Integrity. 1 of 1
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I realize, Lord, that I can only become a success in Your eyes if I understand what true success looks like. Please show me.
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