#soap # 2 Chronicles 19 ## Title: 3 Keys to Success In Anything You Are Appointed to Do ## Scripture: (2 Chronicles 19:9) He commanded them: “Carry out your duties with respect for the Lord, with honesty, and with pure motives. (NET) ## Observation: The King says there are three mandates to successful leadership. Notice he tells them to always do these things. There is a prerequisite of consistency in our character that cannot be overlooked. Then, we move forward… 1- Always act in the fear of God. The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom. This does not mean we are walking around terrified of God. This means we have a healthy respect of knowing all this belongs to Him and we are honored to be in His good world. We acknowledge Him in all we do. In everything, remember Him and do things in the clear knowledge that He is near. 2- Always act with faithfulness. Stay faithful to our task. Stay in our lane. Don’t go looking for promotion to the point we neglect our current duties. Give honor to the task at hand. 3- Always act with an undivided heart. Don’t allow yourself to become jaded or of “two minds and motives.” Stay true to the principles and stipulations you have been given. ## Application: Principles should always guide our practicals. Think about the principles you have set up to guide your life. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for guiding us, step by step, all along the way.