Success is Obedience The world says success looks a certain way. It may look like money, power, espect, accolades, freedom, happiness, health, etc. But God says success looks like obedience to Him. Can obedience to God also come with the list above? Of course-- but those things can't be our primary focus, our end goal, or even our motivation. It’s our job to obey, and God will then take care of us however He sees fit.