S - Scripture
James 3 v. 16 For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will
be disorder and every vile practice.
O - Observation
Pride is a killer. Not only for you but those around you. Think about America's
corporate culture, the leaders of these companies. They position themselves
above the good of the people. But yet they destroy so many lives. We've had to
bank role banks and auto manufacturers. Enron. Why? Pride begets power. And
Power is driven by money. After all, "He who dies with the most toys
win." Right??? Money in itself is not bad, its the selfish ambition
towards it that is the danger. 1 Timothy 6 v. 10a, "For the LOVE of money
is the root of all evils." Since money fuels power and power inflates
self, you could rephrase the 1st Timothy verse to say, "For the love of
SELF is the root of all evils." Pride is the #1 item on the list of things
God hates. See Proverbs 5 v. 16-17.
A - Application
What is my focus? What is my ambition? Is it for myself or for God?
P - Prayer
Jesus, Help me to have and pursue your ambitions and not mine. Love Will
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