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The Grand Narrative: (1 Samuel 17,18) “Success to Significance”

(1 Samuel 17,18) “Success to Significance”

 

Published 5 Nov. 2025

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⚠️ Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Mistakes

  1. 1️⃣ Allowing success to feed pride instead of gratitude (1 Sam 18:8-9).
  2. 2️⃣ Forgetting that every victory belongs to God (1 Sam 17:47).
  3. 3️⃣ Letting fear silence faith (1 Sam 17:11).
  4. 4️⃣ Measuring battles by appearances rather than promise (1 Sam 17:4-7).
  5. 5️⃣ Envying those whom God favors (1 Sam 18:12).

💥 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Failures

  1. 1️⃣ Failure to trust God’s timing produces insecurity (1 Sam 18:8-9).
  2. 2️⃣ Failure to act in faith leaves giants standing (1 Sam 17:24).
  3. 3️⃣ Failure to recall God’s past deliverance (1 Sam 17:36-37).
  4. 4️⃣ Failure to celebrate others’ victories breeds bitterness (1 Sam 18:7-9).
  5. 5️⃣ Failure to guard the heart after triumph (Prov 4:23).

🚫 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Sins

  1. 1️⃣ Pride that replaces dependence (1 Sam 18:12).
  2. 2️⃣ Fear that insults God’s power (1 Sam 17:26).
  3. 3️⃣ Anger rooted in comparison (1 Sam 18:8).
  4. 4️⃣ Manipulation to retain control (1 Sam 18:17).
  5. 5️⃣ Forgetting that the battle belongs to the Lord (1 Sam 17:47).

🏆 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Successes

  1. 1️⃣ David trusted God’s past faithfulness for present victory (1 Sam 17:37).
  2. 2️⃣ Faith triumphed where fear retreated (1 Sam 17:45-46).
  3. 3️⃣ The humble shepherd became God’s instrument (1 Sam 17:49-50).
  4. 4️⃣ The victory glorified God, not man (1 Sam 17:46-47).
  5. 5️⃣ God’s presence distinguished David from Saul (1 Sam 18:12-14).

🌱 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Spiritual Growth Lessons

  1. 1️⃣ Courage grows from remembering God’s past victories (1 Sam 17:36-37).
  2. 2️⃣ True faith sees opportunity where others see giants (1 Sam 17:26).
  3. 3️⃣ Worship prepares warriors (1 Sam 16:23).
  4. 4️⃣ God refines confidence into courage through obedience (Jas 1:22).
  5. 5️⃣ Faithful living builds fearless legacy (1 Sam 18:30).

🧭 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Leadership Principles

  1. 1️⃣ Leaders confront giants others fear (1 Sam 17:32).
  2. 2️⃣ God’s presence is a leader’s true advantage (1 Sam 18:12).
  3. 3️⃣ Courageous faith inspires nations (1 Sam 17:52).
  4. 4️⃣ Integrity outlasts popularity (1 Sam 18:16).
  5. 5️⃣ Great leaders point glory back to God (1 Sam 17:47).