The concept of "achieve" in the Bible is closely related to the ideas of accomplishment, fulfillment, and the successful completion of tasks or goals. While the specific term "achieve" may not frequently appear in the biblical text, the principles surrounding achievement are woven throughout Scripture, emphasizing diligence, faithfulness, and reliance on God's strength.

Biblical Principles of Achievement

1. Diligence and Hard Work: The Bible consistently highlights the importance of diligence and hard work as pathways to achievement. Proverbs 13:4 states, "The soul of the sluggard craves yet gets nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied." This verse underscores the idea that achievement is often the result of persistent effort and industriousness.

2. Faith and Trust in God: Achievement in the biblical sense is not solely dependent on human effort but also on faith and trust in God. Philippians 4:13 declares, "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength." This verse emphasizes that true achievement is possible when one relies on the strength and guidance of Christ.

3. Purpose and Calling: The Bible teaches that achievement is closely linked to fulfilling one's God-given purpose and calling. Ephesians 2:10 states, "For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life." This suggests that achievement involves aligning one's actions with the divine purpose and the good works prepared by God.

4. Perseverance and Endurance: The Scriptures encourage believers to persevere in the face of challenges to achieve their goals. James 1:12 says, "Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him." This highlights the reward of perseverance and the ultimate achievement of eternal life.

5. Humility and Service: True achievement in the biblical sense often involves humility and service to others. Jesus taught that greatness in the kingdom of God is measured by one's willingness to serve. In Matthew 23:11 , Jesus says, "The greatest among you shall be your servant." This indicates that achievement is not about self-exaltation but about serving others in love.

Examples of Achievement in the Bible

· Noah: Noah's achievement in building the ark as instructed by God (Genesis 6-9) exemplifies obedience and faithfulness. Despite the ridicule and challenges he faced, Noah's diligence resulted in the preservation of his family and the animal kingdom.

· David: King David's achievements, including his victory over Goliath (1 Samuel 17) and his establishment of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, demonstrate reliance on God's strength and a heart aligned with God's purposes.

· Paul: The Apostle Paul's missionary journeys and his role in spreading the Gospel to the Gentiles (Acts 13-28) highlight his perseverance, faith, and dedication to his divine calling, resulting in significant achievements for the early Church.

Conclusion

The biblical perspective on achievement emphasizes a balance between human effort and divine empowerment. It calls believers to pursue their goals with diligence, faith, and a heart aligned with God's purposes, recognizing that true achievement is ultimately found in fulfilling God's will and serving others.1. (v. t.) To carry on to a final close; to bring out into a perfected state; to accomplish; to perform; -- as, to achieve a feat, an exploit, an enterprise.

2. (v. t.) To obtain, or gain, as the result of exertion; to succeed in gaining; to win.

3. (v. t.) To finish; to kill.

4909. suneudokeo -- to join in approving
... and 2106 , "seems good") -- properly, to in a "" (), in keeping with the involved
(note the ); to cooperate with a partner to reach, ie to achieve the things ...
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4388. protithemi -- to set before, ie propose
... Cognate: 4388 (from 4253 , "towards" and 5087 , "to place, set") -- properly, to
place before, setting forth in advance to achieve a particular . ...
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3834. panourgia -- cleverness, craftiness
... every" and 2041 , "deed") -- properly, every (evil) work; (figuratively) crafty
behavior; unscrupulous cunning that stops at nothing to achieve a selfish goal. ...
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1411. dunamis -- (miraculous) power, might, strength
... works. 1411 (from 1410 , ", having ") -- properly, " to perform" (); for
the believer, to achieve by applying the Lord's . "Power ...
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2014. epiphaino -- to show forth, ie to appear
... Cognate: 2014 (from 1909 , "suitably ," which intensifies 5316 , "appear") -- properly,
to to achieve the , ie as it builds (Gk ) on the particular situation. ...
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2038b. ergazomai -- to work, labor
... Word Origin from ergon Definition to work, labor NASB Word Usage accomplish (1),
accomplished (1), accomplishing (1), achieve (1), committing (1), do (1), do ...
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2716. katergazomai -- to work out
... katergazomai Phonetic Spelling: (kat-er-gad'-zom-ahee) Short Definition: I work
out, produce, accomplish Definition: I effect by labor, achieve, work out ...
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2480. ischuo -- to be strong, have power
... resistance. For the believer, 2480 () refers to the Lord strengthening
them with force to achieve all He gives faith for. That is ...
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2003. epitage -- a command
... intensifying 5021 , "arrange") -- a command "" to the situation, ie an order that
arranges things so they build on (Gk ) each other to achieve the needed goal. ...
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3513. kabad -- to be heavy, weighty, or burdensome
... root Definition to be heavy, weighty, or burdensome NASB Word Usage abounding (1),
achieve honor (1), became fierce (1), became heavy (1), boasting (1 ...
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6213a. asah -- do, make
... root Definition do, make NASB Word Usage accomplish (8), accomplish much (1),
accomplished (4), accomplishing (1), achieve (1), acquired (6), act (22), acted ...
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How we Achieve Supernatural Sight in Our Inward Workings
... THE SECOND BOOK CHAPTER I. HOW WE ACHIEVE SUPERNATURAL SIGHT IN OUR INWARD WORKINGS.
Now concerning the first point. Christ says: Behold. ...
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The Word Success Can of Course be Used in Two Senses. ...
... Now the public school system may not work satisfactorily, but it works; the public
schools may not achieve what we want, but they achieve what they want. ...
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The Praying that Glorifies God
... That the Father may be glorified in the Son." In order to achieve His exalted purpose
to glorify the Father, the Son has bestowed on His redeemed people the ...
/.../anderson/prayer availeth much/chapter 4 the praying that.htm

Praying Without Doubting
... It is also true that a man's family can enter into his faith and assist
him to achieve his purpose in life. Surely it is possible ...
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Synopsis. --Biblical Miracles the Effluence of Extraordinary Lives ...
... termed prodigies."Miracle the natural product of an extraordinary endowment of
life."Life the ultimate reality."What any man can achieve is conditioned ...
/.../v synopsis biblical miracles the effluence.htm

Practical Methods of Studying the Old Testament
... Any method of study that fails to attain this definite and practical end does
not achieve the chief aim of the Old Testament writings. ...
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Whether a Man Can Know any Truth Without Grace
... Every power bestowed by God upon created things has the power to achieve
some definite action by means of its own properties. But ...
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Whether a Man Can Will or do Good Without Grace
... and things of this kind. But he cannot achieve the whole good natural to
him, as if he lacked nothing. One who is infirm, similarly ...
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Whether {Euboulia} (Deliberating Well) is a virtue?
... use of virtue." Now some make evil use of {euboulia} (deliberating well) or good
counsel, either through devising crafty counsels in order to achieve evil ends ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether euboulia deliberating well is.htm

The Power of Ambition.
... What methods did he use to achieve his ambition? ... Men of this type of ambition often
achieve great things from the economic or political point of view. ...
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Achieve (7 Occurrences)
... 1. (vt) To carry on to a final close; to bring out into a perfected state; to
accomplish; to perform; -- as, to achieve a feat, an exploit, an enterprise. ...
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Fetch (45 Occurrences)
... 5. (vt) To bring to accomplishment; to achieve; to make; to perform, with certain
objects; as, to fetch a compass; to fetch a leap; to fetch a sigh. ...
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Tempt (18 Occurrences)
... To be tempted-one may rejoice in that (James 1:2), since in temptation, by
conquering it, one may achieve a higher and nobler manhood. ...
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Temptation (22 Occurrences)
... To be tempted-one may rejoice in that (James 1:2), since in temptation, by
conquering it, one may achieve a higher and nobler manhood. ...
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Endeavor (3 Occurrences)
... 1. (vt) To exert physical or intellectual strength for the attainment of; to use
efforts to effect; to strive to achieve or reach; to try; to attempt. ...
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Effect (173 Occurrences)
... 10. (vt) To produce, as a cause or agent; to cause to be. 11. (vt) To bring to
pass; to execute; to enforce; to achieve; to accomplish. Int. ...
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Difficulty (12 Occurrences)
... a thing hard to do or to understand; that which occasions labor or perplexity, and
requires skill and perseverance to overcome, solve, or achieve; a hard ...
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Do (21637 Occurrences)
... 3. (vt / auxiliary) To cause; to make; -- with an infinitive. 4. (vt / auxiliary)
To bring about; to produce, as an effect or result; to effect; to achieve. ...
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Micah (54 Occurrences)
... represented as holding a controversy with his people: the whole concluding with
a song of triumph at the great deliverance which the Lord will achieve for his ...
/m/micah.htm - 38k

Perform (155 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vt) To carry through; to bring to completion;
to achieve; to accomplish; to execute; to do. 2. (vt ...
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