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Ambition
cheekie3:
All -
Should not the ambitions of all those 'dragged (Called and Chosen Elect) unto Himself' into, 'His Sabbath Rest' - be to 'desire and please Him in all that they desire, think, say and do' - with the New Hearts He Gives them; and also with their Renewed Minds?
Warmest Regards.
George
Joel:
This scripture came to mind;
Colossians 3:17- And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
Joel
Mahonse:
I think the parable of the talents is a good example of ambition vs. contentment. God gives us our nourishment, our hydration and clothes. He even gives us the faith we have 'so that nobody can claim the credit.' Ep 2:9
'When someone is given a great deal, a great deal will be demanded of that person; when someone is entrusted with a great deal, of that person even more will be expected.' Lk 12:48
In that sense, we should be ambitious perhaps, to use our gifts, whether that means evangelising, teaching, healing or whatever. We need to work out what God wants us to do with us (and the gifts we have received). See Ep 5:10;17.
Imagine if one of the servants who received their talents then thought I'm content with the five talents my master has given me, I shall keep it as a memento of my master's trust in me.
I reckon he'd likely receive a similar rebuke to the servant who hid his talent.
"You wicked and lazy servant!...For to everyone who has will be given more, and he will have more than enough; but anyone who has not, will be deprived even of what he has." Mt 25:26;29
Because he has not used his talent/faith/gift for the benefit of others. Instead he keeps it as a source of boasting.
lareli:
I was listening to a podcast recently and thought of this topic when the speaker pointed out that the word that we translate as "sin" is an archery term which means "to miss the mark". I already knew that as did most of us I assume. But he pointed out that, in archery, there are many ways you can "miss the mark". Aiming wrong will do it. But not aiming at all will also do it.
He also said that in this life "in this life you're going to pay a price for every bloody thing you do and also for everything you don't do. You don't get to choose to not pay a price.. you get to choose which poison. That's it. "
That summed up what I think I was feeling when I started this thread. I am being convicted more and more of areas in my life where I'm just not aiming at all. Just not playing this "life" game at all.. sitting on the sidelines if you will.
maybe learning all these truths that are hidden from the rest of the world had/has made me lazy or maybe even prideful.
I'm (God willing) beginning to see that my life is a gift. And if I really do appreciate this gift, this life that God has blessed me with, than the proof of my appreciation is what I do with my life. Not just what I believe but what I do. If I really love God and appreciate this life He's given me, than I have an obligation to live this life giving it my absolute best... in ALL areas.
Thanks for listening and for your comments.
indianabob:
I agree Largeli,
For just one example. Lots of people work diligently to help their fellow man in all types of menial ways. Charity is great and we should answer any opportunity that comes our way just as the "good Samaritan" did. However, for those who are called now the main task it seems to me is to improve the self by exercising understanding and learning as much as God allows us to know about His purpose for mankind.
So yes do help our fellow man, but first come to know the awesome God as the perfect example of true out going love, worthy of our worship and faithfulness. That is I believe our prime directive.
Bob
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