Achievement

Kinds of human achievement

Accumulation of wealth

Esther 1:4 NLT

The celebration lasted 180 days—a tremendous display of the opulent wealth of his empire and the pomp and splendor of his majesty.

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Political power

Genesis 41:41–43 NLT

Pharaoh said to Joseph, “I hereby put you in charge of the entire land of Egypt.” Then Pharaoh removed his signet ring from his hand and placed it on Joseph’s finger. He dressed him in fine linen clothing and hung a gold chain around his neck. Then he had Joseph ride in the chariot reserved for his second-in-command. And wherever Joseph went, the command was shouted, “Kneel down!” So Pharaoh put Joseph in charge of all Egypt.

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Buildings

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Great learning

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Military victory

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Acts of courage

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Spiritual achievements

Romans 15:19 NLT

They were convinced by the power of miraculous signs and wonders and by the power of God’s Spirit. In this way, I have fully presented the Good News of Christ from Jerusalem all the way to Illyricum.

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Limitations of human achievements

Human achievements can lead to pride

Isaiah 10:12–15 NLT

After the Lord has used the king of Assyria to accomplish his purposes on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem, he will turn against the king of Assyria and punish him—for he is proud and arrogant. He boasts, “By my own powerful arm I have done this. With my own shrewd wisdom I planned it. I have broken down the defenses of nations and carried off their treasures. I have knocked down their kings like a bull. I have robbed their nests of riches and gathered up kingdoms as a farmer gathers eggs. No one can even flap a wing against me or utter a peep of protest.” But can the ax boast greater power than the person who uses it? Is the saw greater than the person who saws? Can a rod strike unless a hand moves it? Can a wooden cane walk by itself?

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Human achievements can give false security

Luke 12:16–20 NLT

Then he told them a story: “A rich man had a fertile farm that produced fine crops. He said to himself, ‘What should I do? I don’t have room for all my crops.’ Then he said, ‘I know! I’ll tear down my barns and build bigger ones. Then I’ll have room enough to store all my wheat and other goods. And I’ll sit back and say to myself, “My friend, you have enough stored away for years to come. Now take it easy! Eat, drink, and be merry!” ’ “But God said to him, ‘You fool! You will die this very night. Then who will get everything you worked for?’

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Human achievements are ultimately futile

Ecclesiastes 2:11 NLT

But as I looked at everything I had worked so hard to accomplish, it was all so meaningless—like chasing the wind. There was nothing really worthwhile anywhere.

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Human achievements do not lead to justification

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God can thwart human achievements

God will overthrow all human achievement that is in opposition to him.

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God’s achievements

God’s purposes are always accomplished

Isaiah 46:10 NLT

Only I can tell you the future before it even happens. Everything I plan will come to pass, for I do whatever I wish.

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Creation as God’s achievement

Psalm 104:24 NLT

O Lord, what a variety of things you have made! In wisdom you have made them all. The earth is full of your creatures.

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Salvation as God’s achievement

Hebrews 7:25 NLT

Therefore he is able, once and forever, to save those who come to God through him. He lives forever to intercede with God on their behalf.

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Spiritual resources for human achievements

Achieving things with God’s help

Psalm 127:1 NLT

Unless the Lord builds a house, the work of the builders is wasted. Unless the Lord protects a city, guarding it with sentries will do no good.

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Achieving things by faith

Mark 9:23 NLT

“What do you mean, ‘If I can’?” Jesus asked. “Anything is possible if a person believes.”

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Achieving things through prayer

John 14:13–14 NLT

You can ask for anything in my name, and I will do it, so that the Son can bring glory to the Father. Yes, ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it!

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Achievements out of trials and sorrows

2 Corinthians 4:17 NLT

For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever!

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Achieving things with the help of fellow believers

Galatians 6:2 NLT

Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ.

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