Life is full of ups and downs, but the Bible gives us wisdom to handle both success and failure. Today, let’s learn from scriptures that teach us how to remain humble in victories and strong in challenges.
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Bible Verses About Success And Failure
Joshua 1:8 – Success is rooted in following God’s word
“Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.” – Joshua 1:8
Proverbs 16:3 – Commit your actions to the Lord
“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” – Proverbs 16:3
Philippians 4:13 – Strength in Christ leads to success
“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” – Philippians 4:13
Ecclesiastes 3:1 – Time for every season
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” – Ecclesiastes 3:1
Psalm 37:4 – Delight in the Lord for desires fulfilled
“Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” – Psalm 37:4
1 Corinthians 15:58 – Labor for the Lord is never in vain
“Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.” – 1 Corinthians 15:58
Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trust in the Lord for success
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” – Proverbs 3:5-6
Romans 8:28 – All things work for good
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” – Romans 8:28
Isaiah 41:10 – Courage in times of failure
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” – Isaiah 41:10
2 Timothy 1:7 – Spirit of power and love
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” – 2 Timothy 1:7
Matthew 25:21 – Faithfulness leads to rewards
“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!'” – Matthew 25:21
Revelation 3:21 – Overcoming leads to sharing in authority
“To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat down with my Father on his throne.” – Revelation 3:21
James 1:2-4 – Trials produce perseverance
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” – James 1:2-4
John 15:5 – Abiding in Christ for fruitful success
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” – John 15:5
Galatians 6:9 – Don’t grow weary in doing good
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” – Galatians 6:9
Psalm 1:1-3 – Tree planted by streams of water
“Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night.” – Psalm 1:1-3
Proverbs 21:5 – Diligent planning leads to profit
“The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty.” – Proverbs 21:5
Matthew 6:33 – Seek first the kingdom of God
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” – Matthew 6:33
1 Peter 5:10 – God restores after suffering
“And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.” – 1 Peter 5:10
2 Chronicles 15:7 – Be strong and have courage
“But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.” – 2 Chronicles 15:7
Romans 12:11 – Keep your spiritual fervor
“Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.” – Romans 12:11
Isaiah 43:18-19 – Embrace new opportunities
“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” – Isaiah 43:18-19
Hebrews 11:1 – Faith as the assurance of success
“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” – Hebrews 11:1
Matthew 7:7 – Ask, seek, knock for success
“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” – Matthew 7:7
Proverbs 2:6 – The Lord gives wisdom
“For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.” – Proverbs 2:6
Colossians 3:23-24 – Work heartily for the Lord
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward.” – Colossians 3:23-24
Luke 16:10 – Faithfulness in small things leads to success
“Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.” – Luke 16:10
Psalm 119:105 – God’s word as our guide
“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” – Psalm 119:105
Matthew 5:16 – Let your light shine for success
“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” – Matthew 5:16
Proverbs 4:25-27 – Fix your eyes on success
“Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you. Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways.” – Proverbs 4:25-27