A conduit is, “the means by which something is transmitted.” For the Christian, the conduit that leads to success is having a Christ-like attitude.
Having the right attitude is more important than money, than formal education, or status. It is the difference between making it over and going under, between rising and falling.
Having the right attitude begins with believing that success is achievable. Much of our trouble stems from the fact that we just don’t believe that we can succeed. We spend a lot of our time telling ourselves what we can’t do. People drop out of life because of can’t; people engage in self-destructive behavior because of can’t. But those are the wrong conduits to success. Paul says we can have a different attitude. If we’re going to succeed in life, then we must have an attitude that says, “I can.”
The right attitude tells us how success is achievable. Paul doesn’t just say, “I can”, but he tells us how he can: “in the One!” Paul had limitations, but his experience with Christ reassured him that Christ is our companion in life.
A lot of us measure success in wins and losses. But Paul says, “That’s not the right conduit to success. Real success is achievable when we learn to rely on Jesus.” Real success is learning to hear His voice and follow His instruction, standing on His promises and acting in His authority. Real success is measured in personal integrity and a commitment to agapé. If we believe Jesus’ promise that, “I’m with you always,” then knowing that He is there will change our attitude for the better.
The constant companionship of Christ is a reference to the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is our conduit to God’s power. We can have the right attitude about life because we can rely on the strength of Holy Spirit. His Strength changes our attitudes and keeps us focused on the right things.
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