# Safeguards for Success Week 1: Why not win? | Scott Baugh

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Published: 2026-02-16T14:43:34+00:00
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## Resource

Most people don’t ruin their lives on purpose, they drift there one small compromise at a time. Why do good people make decisions that cost them their marriage, integrity, faith, or future? In this message, we uncover the hidden blind spots that lead to failure and the safeguards God gives to protect us before we fall. We will look at the warning signs that often go unnoticed — the blind spots, overconfidence, and quiet compromises that can lead anyone toward failure. Through the story of Peter, we see how even the most devoted follower of Jesus fell… and how his fall could have been prevented. Failure isn’t inevitable. You don’t have to wreck your life, your marriage, your faith, or your future. God gives us safeguards; practical, spiritual protections designed to help us run life to win. If you’ve ever thought “that could never be me,” this message is for you. And if you feel like you’ve already fallen, there’s hope and restoration waiting for you too. You're not too good to fail. But you’re also not too far gone to rise again. Join us as we begin Safeguards for Success — a series about protecting what matters most and building a life that finishes strong. If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who needs it.

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