To the angel, divine messenger of the church in Laodicea write.These are the words of the Amen, the trusted and faithful and true Witness, the Beginning and Origin of God’s creation. I know your deeds. That you are neither cold (invigorating, refreshing) nor hot (healing, therapeutic). I wish that you were cold or hot. So …
What’s your definition of success?
Power?
Wealth?
Notoriety?
Knowledge?
Like beauty, success is in the eye of the beholder. My criteria for success may differ from yours, and therein lays the problem. Whenever you attempt to define success according to the wisdom of man, it’s continually subject to change and interpretation. This inconsistency leads to confusion and unfulfilled expectations.
Individuals are left in a quandary as to how to conduct their lives.
King Solomon eventually realized that when temporal success is your ultimate goal in life. It can be fueled by ungodly, evil desires.