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Success and Sacrifice Today's Devotional Read: 1 John 3:– Bible in a Year: Leviticus 4–5; Matthew 24:29–51 This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. 1 John 3: During a summer study program, my read a book about a who wanted to climb an Alpine mountain in Switzerland. Practicing for this goal occupied most of his time. When he finally set off for the summit, things didn’t go as planned. Partway up the slope, a teammate became sick and the decided to stay behind to help instead of achieving his goal. In the classroom, my ’s teacher asked, “Was the main character a failure because he didn’t climb the mountain?” student said, “Yes, because it was in his DNA to fail.” But another disagreed. He reasoned that the was not a failure, because he gave something important to help someone else. When we set aside our plans and care for others instead, we’re acting like Jesus. Jesus sacrificed having a home, reliable income, and social acceptance to travel and share God’s truth. Ultimately, He gave His life to free us from sin and show us God’s love (1 John 3  .Earthly success is much different from success in God’s eyes. He values the compassion that moves us to rescue disadvantaged and hurting people (v. ). He approves of decisions that protect people. With God’s help, we can align our values with His and devote ourselves to loving Him and others, which is the most significant achievement there is. How has the quest for success affected your life? Why is it sometimes difficult to align our values with what matters to God? Heavenly Father, I want to be successful in Your eyes. Teach me how to love others the way You love me. 
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