Excellence is greatness
Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him. (Daniel 6:3) Excellence is closely connected with greatness. When we look at the lives of people who made significant impact in Scripture, we see that their greatness was not merely about their position. It was connected to what they carried […]
Excellence begins with perception
And he that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. (Proverbs 17:27) Excellence has a lot to do with how you see. Great people are able to perceive things that others may overlook. They don’t merely look at what is immediately before them; they are able to […]
Let excellence become your standard
Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him. (Daniel 6:3) Daniel’s excellence became so evident that it could not be ignored. His superiors noticed it. His colleagues noticed it. The king noticed it. He didn’t have to advertise himself. His life spoke for him. This is […]
Set high ideals for yourself
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report… think on these things (Philippians 4:8) Excellence begins with a decision. You have to make up your mind that you will pursue something higher than mediocrity. If […]
Cultivate a Holy Dissatisfaction with Mediocrity
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind. (Romans 12:2) God never created you to merely exist. He created you to grow, excel, and become everything He has called you to be. One of the greatest enemies of progress is becoming comfortable with mediocrity. When people […]