THE 10 BIBLICAL LAWS of SUCCESS: A PATHWAY TO BIBLICAL PROSPERITY, DIVINE PURPOSE, AND LASTING HAPPINESS

By Christopher E.L. Toote Ph.D D. Min.

THE 10 BIBLICAL LAWS OF SUCCESS
is a blueprint for success totally based on God’s Word. This book explicitly and clearly shows that good success is Biblical and first taught, encouraged, and implemented by God Himself. God is the Author of Success, not man.

Dr. Toote dispels the myth that the desire, pursuit, or acquisition of success is unchristian or worldly. This work is a breath of fresh air and provides the Christian a roadmap to experience a balance of spiritual, social, intellectual, financial, and physical success. God’s desire for Believers is to be the head and not the tail, winners and not losers, happy and not despondent, free and not in bondage, healthy and not sickly.

God expects His followers to honor Him, serve humankind, and bless all they encounter. Success blesses both the receiver and the giver of success. All readers who apply THE 10 BIBLICAL LAWS OF SUCCESS will experience personal transformation, amazing ideas, maximized potentiality, spiritual growth, purpose realization, abundant blessings, and guaranteed success.

A life transformational must read!

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Dec 5, 2019
• ISBN: 9781973679660

Christopher E.L. Toote Ph.D D. Min.

Dr. Christopher Edison Lynn Toote currently serves as an Executive Pastor of Leadership, Administration, and Christian Education. He is also a Business Consultant, Higher Education Administrator, Seminary Adjunct Professor, Inventor, Trainer, and Motivational Speaker. He holds the M.B.A. in Management, Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration and Leadership, and Doctor of Ministry. Dr. Toote resides in Chicago, Illinois.

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Dedication

This book is dedicated to my parents – Roland and Mary Toote – who taught me the primacy, reliability, wise counsel, and eternal treasures of the Word of God.

Contents

Preface

Introduction

Chapter One The Law of Potentiality

Chapter Two The Law of Generosity

Chapter Three The Law of Reciprocity

Chapter Four The Law of Positivity

Chapter Five The Law of Opportunity

Chapter Six The Law of Simplicity

Chapter Seven The Law of Humility

Chapter Eight The Law of Community

Chapter Nine The Law of Civility

Chapter Ten The Law of Spirituality

Closing Thoughts

Bible Versions

Acknowledgements

This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. (Joshua 1: 8) (KJV)

Preface

Are you living your best life? Living your best life is what God wants for you. Actually, you would be completely fulfilled and happiest when you are living your best life.

Life is an opportunity. Life is a blessing. It is embedded with purpose and filled with potential. Life is truly what you make it. Life shouldn’t just happen to you—you should make it happen. The Book, The 9 Universal Laws of Success, explains that your life outcomes are directly related to your response to experiences encountered, whether you initiate those experiences or not. Picture your life as voyaging on a sailboat—while it is true you do not have the power to change the direction of the wind, you do have the power to adjust your sails and set a new course. Otherwise, that wind will send you helplessly moving in whatever direction it dictates. The 9 Universal Laws of Success is also authored by Christopher Toote, published 2019. As the author of both The 9 Universal Laws of Success and The 10 Biblical Laws of Success, I wish to notate that I have shared excerpts and thoughts in this book from The 9 Universal Laws of Success. This book, The 10 Biblical Laws of Success, is a progressive sequel to The 9 Universal Laws of Success.

It is important to note that we are born to win. We are born to succeed. We are made with the potentiality to be purposeful, successful, productive, and contributory to society. We are made with the composition that is coded with the success DNA. However, many persons allow their codification for success to become invaded by negative resistors that alter its original structural and functional purpose. These negative resistors are in antithesis to your God-given potentiality and creative intentionality.

A vital part of individuals maximizing their potential is recognizing, connecting, and being infused by the power, wisdom, and divinity of the One who made them, God – the Creator. Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he who hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. (Psalm 100: 3) (KJV)

The word Success is not a bad thing. The word Prosperous is not a bad word. Many Christians feel uncomfortable using the words success and prosperity. Well, I have great news for you. God wants you to be prosperous and successful. No apologies. Here it is: 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) (NIV) The Bible further clarifies the desires of God for us, Beloved, I wish above all things that you may prosper and be in health, even as your soul prospers. (3 John 2) (NKJV)

Christians should not apologize about their success or desire to be successful. The same holds true for prosperity. Nothing is bad, degrading, unspiritual, or sinful for one being prosperous or having wealth, possessions, and money. It has always puzzled me why individuals in the faith community would denigrate the wealthy and successful, yet solicit money to build new churches, renovate old churches, start new ministries, and run major fund-raising campaigns for improvement and research and development (R&D) projects. It’s not the money that is evil, it’s the love of money – For the love of money is the root of all evil… (1 Timothy 6: 10) (KJV)

The 9 Universal Laws of Success is inviting to all, regardless of religious persuasion, ethnicity, or socio-economic stratification. It reaches all and speaks to all. This sequel, The 10 Biblical Laws of Success is written primarily through the lens of the Bible, The Holy Word of God. This volume will also have Scriptures to support each Law and all quotations, chapters, and applications will be Biblically based.

The purpose of The 10 Biblical Laws of Success is to clearly express to all - especially Believers, Christians, Bible Readers, and Students of the Word - that God is intentional, serious, and invested in each person’s personal success and prosperity. This success and prosperity, of which I reference, is not restricted to the material - but includes the spiritual, physical, social, and financial. This success is comprehensive and all-inclusive.

As my first book, the idea behind this book is simple—to share these life-changing Biblical laws of success in one easy-to-understand, engaging, and thought-provoking format, so that you can read them start-to-finish and then apply them to your own life. By doing so, you will be guaranteed success, purpose, happiness, contentment, health, wealth, and actualization of your desired aspirations. In addition, you will grow spiritually and be a blessing to others with your God-given success, God-favored health, and God-purposed prosperity!

As you read the pages of this book, it is my sincere prayer, hope, and expectation that you will experience the God of all resources and His riches will become evident in your life.

Beloved, I wish you abundant Health, Happiness, Success, Peace, and Prosperity!

Blessings…

C.E.L.T.

Introduction

This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. (Joshua 1: 8) (KJV)

For I know the plans that I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11) (NIV)

Success is a lifestyle. Success is a mindset. Success is attitudinal, dispositional, and relational. Success happens as a result of obedience to the precepts of God. God guarantees success and a prosperous life as a result of a daily encounter with him. Success is a guaranteed, promised benefit of a healthy relationship with God.

Success is not a static state. It is a perpetual, continuous condition and an active ongoing quest—it’s the progressive awareness, pursuit, and realization of worthwhile goals, aspirations, ideals, objectives, and desires that you deem to be important. Success is a daily recipe for the menu of our lives. You are the one who determines what success means to you, not those around you. Success is defined by the subject, not the object; the author, not the reader; the initiator, not the imitator; and the actor, not the audience.

Even moreso, success in the life of the Believer is directed, influenced, empowered, and ascertained by God Himself. The Lord is the Assurer, the Guarantor, and the Backer of the successful outcomes of our lives.

Success has its own laws—and, in the pages to follow, I have identified the ones essential to it. The laws identified in this book are Biblically based, hence the title: The 10 Biblical Laws of Success. And just as the law of gravity causes apples to fall down from trees, The 10 Biblical Laws of Success will cause you to enjoy the fruits of success that your Creator has purposed for you.

As with other laws such as scientific laws, these laws of success provide outcomes that are predictable and based on reliable and undeniable principles. No one who applies the 10 Biblical Laws of Success to their life will fail. In fact, failure is impossible. By applying these laws, you cannot