Dictionary of Bible Themes In its positive sense, ambition is a personal desire for spiritual progress or achievement. Matthew 5:6A longing for God and for what he can do in the believer Philippians 3:13-14See also Philippians 3:10Psalms 40:8 Luke 13:24 Colossians 1:29 1 Thessalonians 4:11 2 Timothy 2:15 Hebrews 12:1 1 Peter 2:2 2 Peter 3:14 1 Corinthians 14:12 The desire for spiritual gifts See also 1 Kings 3:10-141 Corinthians 12:31; 14:1,39 pp 2Ch 1:11-12 1 Timothy 3:1The desire for a leadership role in the church Psalms 27:4The longing for communion with God See also Psalms 73:25; 84:2Romans 15:20 The compelling desire to preach the gospel See also 1 Corinthians 9:16Philippians 1:15-18 Jesus Christ can be proclaimed, despite selfish personal ambition. 1 Corinthians 9:24-27Focus on future rewards See also 2 Timothy 4:8Hebrews 10:35-36; 11:26 See also 5840 eagerness5904 maturity, spiritual 7754 preaching 7966 spiritual gifts 8114 discipleship 8134 knowing God 8206 Christlikeness 8266 holiness 8424 evangelism 8442 good works 8461 priorities 8466 reformation |
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