Ambition

                                               When The Door Slams

If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. Do nothing out of self ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Your attitude should be the same that of Christ Jesus:                                                                                                            Philippians 2:1-5  

          Ambition or driven people often possess limited or undeveloped people skills. They are not noted for getting along well with others. They were not born without the capacity to get along with others, but projects are more important to them than people.                                                

          Think about this: Their eyes are upon goals and objectives, they rarely take note of the people about them, unless they can be used for the fulfillment of one of their goals. And if others are not found to be useful, then they may be seen as obstacles or competitors when it comes to getting something done.              

          There is usually a "trail of bodies" in the wake of the driven person. Where once others praised him or her for their seemingly great leadership, there soon appears a steady increase in frustration and hostility, as they see that the driven person cares little about the health and growth of human beings.
It becomes apparent that there is a non-negotiable agenda, and it is supreme above all other things.  

          Listen to this: Colleagues, friends, and subordinates in the world of the driven person slowly getaway, one after another, exhausted, exploited, and disillusioned. Of this person we are most likely to say, "He or she is miserable to work with, but they certainly gets things done." 

          And therein lies the problem or hardship..... The unexpected thing is that in almost every great organization, religious and secular, people of this sort can be found in key positions. Even though they carry with them the seeds of relationship disaster, they often are indispensable to the objectives.    

Related Bible Texts: 1 Samuel 18:1-16; Acts 9:1-9; James 4:6

Ask the Spirit to search your heart and reveal any areas of unconfessed sin.                      Acknowledge these to the Lord and thank Him for his forgiveness.     Never Rest Ministries