Ambition is truly an escalated and driving force in our world today. It's really not new, for it's drive has been the stuff of which stories are made not to mention epic movies, T.V. series, soap operas and reality shows. What is ambition: strong desire to do or to achieve something; a desire and determination to achieve success. So what is success?
The world looks at success the same old way it's always looked at success: fame, power, money, stuff, looks, etc. etc. etc. But once those things are acquired, the result is far less fulfilling than the person seeking them thought. The Bible makes it clear in one short verse what our ambition and ultimate success can be. And with that change that only God can make, come joys and lasting fulfillment.
"Therefore, we also have as our ambition...to be pleasing to Him." (2 Corinthians 5:9 NASB) Pretty simple verse yet amazingly profound. Our ambition in every area of our life is one that is checked at every turn by God's directives through His word. William Law: "If you have not chosen the Kingdom of God, it will make in the end no difference what you have chosen instead."
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