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Thematic Bible: Ambition


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Luke 13:24
"You must strain every nerve to get in through the narrow door, for I tell you many will try to get in, and will not succeed, Verse ConceptsAmbition, positive aspects ofEarnestnessStriving With GodSpiritual StrivingHoly AmbitionMany Seeking SalvationPeople's Inability To Serve GodNarrow ThingsEntering LifeFew In The KingdomstruggleDoing Your BestStrugglesSuccess And Hard WorkphotographyeffortstrivinghomecomingThe Narrow Gate

1 Corinthians 9:24
Do you not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only one wins the prize? That is the way you must run, so as to win. Verse ConceptsAthletesThe Christian RaceQuittingSelf DisciplineGames, SpiritualVictoryHoly AmbitionChampionsFast RunnersReward For WorksNot Giving UpWinningEnduranceCompetitionRaceHard Work And PerseveranceFinishing Strongtrainingfootballgames

1 Corinthians 12:31
But you must cultivate the higher endowments. Verse ConceptsAmbition, positive aspects ofCoveting, prohibition ofdiligenceSpiritual Gifts, Importance Of LoveHoly Ambitionthe Gifts of GodSpiritual GiftsExcellence

1 Corinthians 14:1
You must pursue love, while you are cultivating the spiritual endowments, and especially inspired preaching. Verse ConceptsGiftsCoveting, prohibition ofeagernessdiligenceSpiritual DesiresSpiritual Gifts, Importance Of LoveHoly AmbitionPursuingTargetsAim At LoveProphesying In The ChurchSpiritualSpiritual GiftsGifts And Talents

1 Corinthians 14:12
So since you are ambitious for spiritual endowments, you must try to excel in them in ways that will do good to the church. Verse ConceptsGiving, Of TalentsAbilityAmbition, positive aspects ofEnthusiasmencouragement, examples ofeagernessSpiritual Gifts, Purpose OfFervourZealHoly AmbitionBuilding Up The ChurchEach Local ChurchBuilding Each Other UpSpiritual GiftsGifts And Talentszealots

Philippians 3:13-14
Brothers, I do not consider that I have captured it yet, only, forgetting what is behind me, and straining toward what lies ahead, I am pressing toward the goal, for the prize to which God through Christ Jesus calls us upward.

2 Timothy 2:15
Do your best to win God's approval as a workman who has nothing to be ashamed of, but rightly shapes the message of truth. Verse ConceptsAmbition, positive aspects ofEnthusiasmFaithfulness, In Human RelationshipsAmbassadorsBeing A Leaderequipping, spiritualIntelligenceStudying The BibleResponsibility, For God's WorldScripture, UnderstandingStudyWord Of GodWorthinessBeing AshamedAcademicsConcentrationCompetenceHoly AmbitionApplying The BibleChampionsReceiving God's WordPeople Commended By GodWorkersStudyingBeing YourselfDoing Your Besthealthcareeffortimprovementresearch

1 Kings 1:5
Verse ConceptsChildren, Bad KidsLove, Abuse OfRashnessRunningSolomon, Life OfWorldly Ambition ExamplesFifties

2 Kings 14:10
Verse ConceptsArrogance, Characterizes The WickedBusybodiesProud People

Psalm 49:11
Verse ConceptsPeople Naming ThingsInner Beauty

Isaiah 14:13
Verse ConceptsLove, Abuse OfNames Of GodSelf ExaltationGoing Up To HeavenRebellion of Satan and AngelsKarma

Isaiah 22:16
Verse ConceptsGrave, TheHeightToolsWorldly Ambition Examples

Habakkuk 2:5
Verse ConceptsCoveting, prohibition ofdissatisfactionAmbition, Warnings RegardingGrave, TheSatisfactionWorldly AmbitionCovetousness, Nature ofAlcohol ConsumptionEffect Of WineDealing With The NationsThe Fact Of Death

Matthew 18:1
Just at that time the disciples came up and asked Jesus, "Who is really greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?" Verse ConceptsGreatness Of DisciplesChrist With His Disciples

Matthew 18:3
and he said, "I tell you, unless you change and become like children, you will never get into the Kingdom of Heaven at all. Verse ConceptsChildrenBirth, SpiritualKingdom Of God, Entry IntoTeachablenessKingdom Of HeavenExclusionPeople ConvertedEntering The KingdomChrist Telling The TruthLike ChildrenChildren And The KingdomLike Good PeopleBabies Going To HeavenGoing To HeavenKidsHumble YourselfChild Of GodHaving A BabyChanging YourselfLoving Childrenbabyactingmindset

Matthew 20:25
But Jesus called them to him and said, "You know that the rulers of the heathen lord it over them, and their great men tyrannize over them. Verse ConceptsLeaders, PoliticalRulersWhat Foreigners DoChrist SummoningGentile RulersLording ItPeople With General KnowledgeGentilesExerciseServant Leadershipservanthooddominion

Matthew 23:11-12
But he who is greatest among you must be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.

Isaiah 14:12-15

Proverbs 17:19
Verse ConceptsdisagreementsLove, Abuse OfWorldly AmbitionDissensionContentiousnessQuarrelsSelf ExaltationLoving Evil

Ezekiel 31:10-11

Job 20:5-9

Job 24:24
Verse ConceptsAbhorWorldly AmbitionHumbling The Proud

Psalm 49:11-20

John 5:44
Yet how can you believe in me, when you accept honor from one another, instead of seeking the honor that comes from the one God? Verse ConceptsAttention SeekersUnbelief, Sourced InGod AloneNot Seeking GodNot Believing In JesusNo Other Is GodSeeking HonourBelieving In YourselfNot Being AloneAppreciation For Pastors

2 Thessalonians 2:4
the adversary of every being that is called a god or an object of worship, and so overbearing toward them as to enter God's sanctuary and take his seat there, proclaiming himself to be God??5 do you not remember that when I was with you, I used to tell you this? Verse ConceptsSelf ExultationBlasphemy, At GodLove, Abuse OfPride, Evil OfTribulation PeriodWorldly Ambition ExamplesAntichrist, Described AsSelf ExaltationEnemies Of GodInterlopers In The TempleSeeking HonourImage Of The BeastMan Of SinThe World Ruleratheism

2 Samuel 15:1-2

2 Samuel 15:4
Verse ConceptsJudgesWorldly Ambition ExamplesMan Appointing

Matthew 20:21
He said to her, "What do you want?" She said to him, "Give orders that these two sons of mine sit one at your right and one at your left, when you are king!" Verse ConceptsAmbition, negative aspects ofLove, Abuse OfSelfishness, Shown InUnwise PrayersTwo SonsRight DesiresMothers And SonsUnconditional Love

Luke 11:43
Alas for you Pharisees! For you love to have the front seat in the synagogues and to be saluted with respect in public places. Verse ConceptsGreetingsLove, Nature OfMarketsPride, Examples OfSeatsLoving Other ThingsSeeking HonourSpoken Greetingsrecognitionphariseesimportance

Genesis 11:7
Verse ConceptsGod, TrinityWorldly AmbitionLanguages ConfusedGod Going DownNot Understanding LanguageLanguages SeparatedLanguageThe TongueBeing DifferentSpeech

Isaiah 5:8
Verse ConceptsCoveting, prohibition ofExploitationsInjustice, Nature And Source OfLand, As A Divine ResponsibilityLove, Abuse OfStrength, HumanWorldly AmbitionSocial SelfishnessIsolated PersonsNo RoomTaking PossessionWoe To The Wickedspace

2 Thessalonians 2:4
the adversary of every being that is called a god or an object of worship, and so overbearing toward them as to enter God's sanctuary and take his seat there, proclaiming himself to be God??5 do you not remember that when I was with you, I used to tell you this? Verse ConceptsSelf ExultationBlasphemy, At GodLove, Abuse OfPride, Evil OfTribulation PeriodWorldly Ambition ExamplesAntichrist, Described AsSelf ExaltationEnemies Of GodInterlopers In The TempleSeeking HonourImage Of The BeastMan Of SinThe World Ruleratheism

2 Samuel 18:18
Verse ConceptsPillarsWorldly Ambition ExamplesMonumentsPeople Naming Things

2 Samuel 15:1-13

Esther 5:9-13

Esther 6:6-9

Habakkuk 2:8-9

Habakkuk 2:12
Verse ConceptsBlood, as symbol of guiltBlood, Figurative UseBuilding CitiesWorldly AmbitionBuildersPursuing ViolenceWoe To The WickedKilling Many PeopleInjustice

Matthew 20:21
He said to her, "What do you want?" She said to him, "Give orders that these two sons of mine sit one at your right and one at your left, when you are king!" Verse ConceptsAmbition, negative aspects ofLove, Abuse OfSelfishness, Shown InUnwise PrayersTwo SonsRight DesiresMothers And SonsUnconditional Love

Genesis 3:5-6

2 Kings 19:23
Verse ConceptsExamples Of ConfidenceClimbingChariotsCedarWorldly Ambition ExamplesFalse Confidence, Examples OfFelling Trees

Psalm 131:1-2

Genesis 11:4
Verse ConceptsBuild, LiterallyAmbition, negative aspects ofFalse ConfidenceExamples Of ConfidenceArchitectureSelf ConfidenceSelfishnessStrength, HumanWorldly Ambition ExamplesAmbition, Example OfFalse Confidence, Examples OfPlans Of MenPresumptuous PlansBuildersScattering The PeoplesSeeking HonourGoing To Heavenbridgesconstructionstructure

Habakkuk 2:5
Verse ConceptsCoveting, prohibition ofdissatisfactionAmbition, Warnings RegardingGrave, TheSatisfactionWorldly AmbitionCovetousness, Nature ofAlcohol ConsumptionEffect Of WineDealing With The NationsThe Fact Of Death

Isaiah 22:16
Verse ConceptsGrave, TheHeightToolsWorldly Ambition Examples

Genesis 11:4
Verse ConceptsBuild, LiterallyAmbition, negative aspects ofFalse ConfidenceExamples Of ConfidenceArchitectureSelf ConfidenceSelfishnessStrength, HumanWorldly Ambition ExamplesAmbition, Example OfFalse Confidence, Examples OfPlans Of MenPresumptuous PlansBuildersScattering The PeoplesSeeking HonourGoing To Heavenbridgesconstructionstructure

Numbers 12:2
Verse ConceptsAaron, CharacterWorldly Ambition ExamplesEnvy, Example Of

Numbers 16:3
Verse ConceptsFalse Accusations, Examples OfAaron, Life EventsConfrontationSelf Righteousness, Nature OfWorldly Ambition ExamplesEnvy, Example OfPlottingGod Is Among YouA Holy NationSeeking Honourorganization

Isaiah 14:12-15

James 4:1-2
What causes wars and fights among you? Is it not your cravings, which are at war within your bodies? You crave things, and cannot have them, and so you commit murder. You covet things, and cannot get them, and so you quarrel and fight. You do not have things because you do not ask for them.

Luke 22:24
A dispute also arose among them, as to which one of them ought to be considered the greatest. Verse ConceptsAmbition, negative aspects ofLove, Abuse OfQuarrelsGreatness Of DisciplesResolving Conflict

Numbers 16:3-35

Numbers 12:2-10

3 John 1:9
I have written briefly to the church, but Diotrephes who likes to be their leader will not accept what I say. Verse ConceptsWorldly Ambition ExamplesGreatness Of DisciplesAuthority Of DisciplesProud Peopleautonomywelcome

3 John 1:9-10
I have written briefly to the church, but Diotrephes who likes to be their leader will not accept what I say. So if I come, I will bring up the things that he is doing, and how he is maliciously accusing me. Not content with that, he refuses to welcome the brothers himself, and he is interfering with those who want to do so, and has them put out of the church.

2 Kings 19:23
Verse ConceptsExamples Of ConfidenceClimbingChariotsCedarWorldly Ambition ExamplesFalse Confidence, Examples OfFelling Trees

2 Samuel 17:23
Verse ConceptsDespair, Description OfHangingHope, Results Of Its AbsenceHousesPunishment, Legal Aspects OfSuicideTombsPutting In OrderIndividuals going homePeople Hung To DeathPreparing To TravelSaddling Donkeys

Judges 9:1-6

Genesis 3:5-6

2 Kings 14:9
Verse ConceptsCedarFablesThornsSarcasmThistlesOld Testament ParablesGiving In Marriage

Numbers 16:13
Verse ConceptsPossibility Of DeathPlenty In EgyptLording ItMilk And HoneyUnimportant Things

Genesis 11:4
Verse ConceptsBuild, LiterallyAmbition, negative aspects ofFalse ConfidenceExamples Of ConfidenceArchitectureSelf ConfidenceSelfishnessStrength, HumanWorldly Ambition ExamplesAmbition, Example OfFalse Confidence, Examples OfPlans Of MenPresumptuous PlansBuildersScattering The PeoplesSeeking HonourGoing To Heavenbridgesconstructionstructure

1 Kings 1:5
Verse ConceptsChildren, Bad KidsLove, Abuse OfRashnessRunningSolomon, Life OfWorldly Ambition ExamplesFifties

Luke 13:24
"You must strain every nerve to get in through the narrow door, for I tell you many will try to get in, and will not succeed, Verse ConceptsAmbition, positive aspects ofEarnestnessStriving With GodSpiritual StrivingHoly AmbitionMany Seeking SalvationPeople's Inability To Serve GodNarrow ThingsEntering LifeFew In The KingdomstruggleDoing Your BestStrugglesSuccess And Hard WorkphotographyeffortstrivinghomecomingThe Narrow Gate

1 Corinthians 9:24
Do you not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only one wins the prize? That is the way you must run, so as to win. Verse ConceptsAthletesThe Christian RaceQuittingSelf DisciplineGames, SpiritualVictoryHoly AmbitionChampionsFast RunnersReward For WorksNot Giving UpWinningEnduranceCompetitionRaceHard Work And PerseveranceFinishing Strongtrainingfootballgames

1 Corinthians 12:31
But you must cultivate the higher endowments. Verse ConceptsAmbition, positive aspects ofCoveting, prohibition ofdiligenceSpiritual Gifts, Importance Of LoveHoly Ambitionthe Gifts of GodSpiritual GiftsExcellence

1 Corinthians 14:1
You must pursue love, while you are cultivating the spiritual endowments, and especially inspired preaching. Verse ConceptsGiftsCoveting, prohibition ofeagernessdiligenceSpiritual DesiresSpiritual Gifts, Importance Of LoveHoly AmbitionPursuingTargetsAim At LoveProphesying In The ChurchSpiritualSpiritual GiftsGifts And Talents

1 Corinthians 14:12
So since you are ambitious for spiritual endowments, you must try to excel in them in ways that will do good to the church. Verse ConceptsGiving, Of TalentsAbilityAmbition, positive aspects ofEnthusiasmencouragement, examples ofeagernessSpiritual Gifts, Purpose OfFervourZealHoly AmbitionBuilding Up The ChurchEach Local ChurchBuilding Each Other UpSpiritual GiftsGifts And Talentszealots

Philippians 3:13-14
Brothers, I do not consider that I have captured it yet, only, forgetting what is behind me, and straining toward what lies ahead, I am pressing toward the goal, for the prize to which God through Christ Jesus calls us upward.

2 Timothy 2:15
Do your best to win God's approval as a workman who has nothing to be ashamed of, but rightly shapes the message of truth. Verse ConceptsAmbition, positive aspects ofEnthusiasmFaithfulness, In Human RelationshipsAmbassadorsBeing A Leaderequipping, spiritualIntelligenceStudying The BibleResponsibility, For God's WorldScripture, UnderstandingStudyWord Of GodWorthinessBeing AshamedAcademicsConcentrationCompetenceHoly AmbitionApplying The BibleChampionsReceiving God's WordPeople Commended By GodWorkersStudyingBeing YourselfDoing Your Besthealthcareeffortimprovementresearch

2 Thessalonians 2:4
the adversary of every being that is called a god or an object of worship, and so overbearing toward them as to enter God's sanctuary and take his seat there, proclaiming himself to be God??5 do you not remember that when I was with you, I used to tell you this? Verse ConceptsSelf ExultationBlasphemy, At GodLove, Abuse OfPride, Evil OfTribulation PeriodWorldly Ambition ExamplesAntichrist, Described AsSelf ExaltationEnemies Of GodInterlopers In The TempleSeeking HonourImage Of The BeastMan Of SinThe World Ruleratheism

Isaiah 14:13-14

Genesis 3:4
Verse ConceptsSatanticDoubting God's WordBeing DeceivedSatan, Titles ForFalse Teachers, Examples OfLying, Examples OfNames And Titles For SatanSatan, Work OfNot DyingContradictingDeath AvertedFirst DeathAdam and eveThe DevilNASBPositive ThinkingDeceptionResisting Temptation

2 Thessalonians 2:7
For disobedience is already secretly at work, but only until he who is now holding it in check is gotten out of the way. Verse ConceptsLawlessnessMysterySecrecy

1 Kings 1:5
Verse ConceptsChildren, Bad KidsLove, Abuse OfRashnessRunningSolomon, Life OfWorldly Ambition ExamplesFifties

2 Kings 14:10
Verse ConceptsArrogance, Characterizes The WickedBusybodiesProud People

Psalm 49:11
Verse ConceptsPeople Naming ThingsInner Beauty

Isaiah 14:13
Verse ConceptsLove, Abuse OfNames Of GodSelf ExaltationGoing Up To HeavenRebellion of Satan and AngelsKarma

Isaiah 22:16
Verse ConceptsGrave, TheHeightToolsWorldly Ambition Examples

Habakkuk 2:5
Verse ConceptsCoveting, prohibition ofdissatisfactionAmbition, Warnings RegardingGrave, TheSatisfactionWorldly AmbitionCovetousness, Nature ofAlcohol ConsumptionEffect Of WineDealing With The NationsThe Fact Of Death

Luke 12:18
Then he said, 'This is what I will do; I will tear down my barns and build larger ones, and in them I will store all my grain and my goods. Verse ConceptsRiches, Nature OfPlans Of MenPresumptuous PlansDestruction Of HousesStoring Treasure On EarthFuture Plans

Jeremiah 22:14
Verse ConceptsArts And Crafts, Types ofArtHousesPresumptuous PlansCedar WoodSpacious Place

Daniel 4:30
Verse ConceptsBabylon, History OfAchievementLove, Abuse OfLuxuryPride, Examples OfSelfishnessStrength, HumanTreasureSeeking Honourroyalty

Job 27:18
Verse ConceptsInsectsMothsSpidersDwellings Of CreaturesOther Dwellings Of Creatures

Luke 6:49
But the man who listens to it, and does not act upon it, is like a man who built a house on the ground without any foundation. The torrent burst upon it, and it collapsed at once, and the wreck of that house was complete." Verse ConceptsFools, In Teaching Of Jesus ChristCarelessnessLossShallownessHearing ChristThings Falling

John 5:44
Yet how can you believe in me, when you accept honor from one another, instead of seeking the honor that comes from the one God? Verse ConceptsAttention SeekersUnbelief, Sourced InGod AloneNot Seeking GodNot Believing In JesusNo Other Is GodSeeking HonourBelieving In YourselfNot Being AloneAppreciation For Pastors

2 Thessalonians 2:4
the adversary of every being that is called a god or an object of worship, and so overbearing toward them as to enter God's sanctuary and take his seat there, proclaiming himself to be God??5 do you not remember that when I was with you, I used to tell you this? Verse ConceptsSelf ExultationBlasphemy, At GodLove, Abuse OfPride, Evil OfTribulation PeriodWorldly Ambition ExamplesAntichrist, Described AsSelf ExaltationEnemies Of GodInterlopers In The TempleSeeking HonourImage Of The BeastMan Of SinThe World Ruleratheism

2 Samuel 15:1-2

2 Samuel 15:4
Verse ConceptsJudgesWorldly Ambition ExamplesMan Appointing

Matthew 20:21
He said to her, "What do you want?" She said to him, "Give orders that these two sons of mine sit one at your right and one at your left, when you are king!" Verse ConceptsAmbition, negative aspects ofLove, Abuse OfSelfishness, Shown InUnwise PrayersTwo SonsRight DesiresMothers And SonsUnconditional Love

Luke 11:43
Alas for you Pharisees! For you love to have the front seat in the synagogues and to be saluted with respect in public places. Verse ConceptsGreetingsLove, Nature OfMarketsPride, Examples OfSeatsLoving Other ThingsSeeking HonourSpoken Greetingsrecognitionphariseesimportance

Genesis 11:4
Verse ConceptsBuild, LiterallyAmbition, negative aspects ofFalse ConfidenceExamples Of ConfidenceArchitectureSelf ConfidenceSelfishnessStrength, HumanWorldly Ambition ExamplesAmbition, Example OfFalse Confidence, Examples OfPlans Of MenPresumptuous PlansBuildersScattering The PeoplesSeeking HonourGoing To Heavenbridgesconstructionstructure

Luke 22:24
A dispute also arose among them, as to which one of them ought to be considered the greatest. Verse ConceptsAmbition, negative aspects ofLove, Abuse OfQuarrelsGreatness Of DisciplesResolving Conflict

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