then listen to the counsel of the Spirit: “Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself” (Phil 2:3 NKJV). What Paul urges here opposes any extremist’s supremacy mindset. There...
“It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. The latter do so out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel. The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble...
Bible Verses on Disorder: 1 Corinthians 14:33“For God is not a God of confusion but of peace.” James 3:16“For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice.” 1 Corinthians 14:40:“But everything should be done in a fitting and orderly ...
Jesus asked, ““But why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do the things which I say?” Luke 6:46 “Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.4Let each of you look out not only for his own ...
His driving ambition. His top priority. In considering Paul’s desire, I’ve decided that is what I’d like to have as my own goal. What is yours? God’s servant, your friend and fellow student, ~donkimrey ><> 2 Comments Posted in Uncategorized WHO DID IT? Posted on March 7, ...
To be the LORD’s beloved is the highest possible honor, and he who has it may feel that ambition itself could desire no more, and therefore every selfish wish may go to sleep. What more is there even in heaven than the love of God? Rest, then, O soul, for thou hast all...
3Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, Read ChapterAll Versions Romans 14:19 19Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification. Read ChapterAll Versions ...
A selfish purpose in prayer robs prayer of power. Very many prayers are selfish. These may be prayers for things for which it is perfectly proper to ask, for things which it is the will of God to give, but the motive of the prayer is entirely wrong, and so the prayer falls ...
If you have loved property, and sought after it for its own sake, or to gratify lust or ambition, or a worldly spirit, or to lay it up for your families, you have sinned, and must repent. 2. Pride. Recollect all the instances you can, in which you have detected yourself in the ...
And, dear reader, if you have lost your appetite for extremism and want to prevent it in yourself and your group, then listen to the counsel of the Spirit: “Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself” (...