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Thematic Bible: Ambition


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Luke 13:24
"Strain every nerve to force your way in through the narrow gate," He answered; "for multitudes, I tell you, will endeavour to find a way 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 the foot-race the runners all run, but that only one gets the prize? You must run like him, in order to win with certainty. Verse ConceptsAthletesThe Christian RaceQuittingSelf DisciplineGames, SpiritualVictoryHoly AmbitionChampionsFast RunnersReward For WorksNot Giving UpWinningEnduranceCompetitionRaceHard Work And PerseveranceFinishing Strongtrainingfootballgames

1 Corinthians 12:31
But always seek to excel in the greater gifts. And now I will point out to you a way of life which transcends all others. Verse ConceptsAmbition, positive aspects ofCoveting, prohibition ofdiligenceSpiritual Gifts, Importance Of LoveHoly Ambitionthe Gifts of GodSpiritual GiftsExcellence

1 Corinthians 14:1
Be eager in your pursuit of this Love, and be earnestly ambitious for spiritual gifts, but let it be chiefly so in order that you may prophesy. Verse ConceptsGiftsCoveting, prohibition ofeagernessdiligenceSpiritual DesiresSpiritual Gifts, Importance Of LoveHoly AmbitionPursuingTargetsAim At LoveProphesying In The ChurchSpiritualSpiritual GiftsGifts And Talents

1 Corinthians 14:12
Therefore, seeing that you are ambitious for spiritual gifts, seek to excel in them so as to benefit 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
Brethren, I do not imagine that I have yet laid hold of it. But this one thing I do--forgetting everything which is past and stretching forward to what lies in front of me, with my eyes fixed on the goal I push on to secure the prize of God's heavenward call in Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 2:15
Earnestly seek to commend yourself to God as a servant who, because of his straightforward dealing with the word of truth, has no reason to feel any shame. 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 then the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Who ranks higher than others in the Kingdom of the Heavens?" Verse ConceptsGreatness Of DisciplesChrist With His Disciples

Matthew 18:3
said, "In solemn truth I tell you that unless you turn and become like little children, you will in no case be admitted into the Kingdom of the Heavens. 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 Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them. Verse ConceptsLeaders, PoliticalRulersWhat Foreigners DoChrist SummoningGentile RulersLording ItPeople With General KnowledgeGentilesExerciseServant Leadershipservanthooddominion

Matthew 23:11-12
He who is the greatest among you shall be your servant; and one who exalts himself shall be abased, while one who abases himself shall 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
How is it possible for you to believe, while you receive glory from one another and have no desire for the glory that comes from the only 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
and exalts himself above, every so-called 'god' or object of worship, and goes the length of taking his seat in the very temple of God, giving it out that he himself is God. 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
"What is it you desire?" He asked. "Command," she replied, "that these my two sons may sit one at your right hand and one at your left in your Kingdom." 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 the best seats in the synagogues, and you like to be bowed to in places of public resort. 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
and exalts himself above, every so-called 'god' or object of worship, and goes the length of taking his seat in the very temple of God, giving it out that he himself is God. 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
"What is it you desire?" He asked. "Command," she replied, "that these my two sons may sit one at your right hand and one at your left in your Kingdom." 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 contentions among you? Is it not the cravings which are ever at war within you for various pleasures? You covet things and yet cannot get them; you commit murder; you have passionate desires and yet cannot gain your end; you begin to fight and make war. You have not, because you do not pray;

Luke 22:24
There arose also a dispute among them which of them should be regarded as greatest. Verse ConceptsAmbition, negative aspects ofLove, Abuse OfQuarrelsGreatness Of DisciplesResolving Conflict

Numbers 16:3-35

Numbers 12:2-10

3 John 1:9
I wrote to the Church, but Diotrephes, who loves to have the first place among them, refuses to listen to us. Verse ConceptsWorldly Ambition ExamplesGreatness Of DisciplesAuthority Of DisciplesProud Peopleautonomywelcome

3 John 1:9-10
I wrote to the Church, but Diotrephes, who loves to have the first place among them, refuses to listen to us. For this reason, if I come, I shall not forget his conduct, nor his idle and mischievous talk against us. And he does not stop there: he not only will not receive the brethren, but those who desire to do this he hinders, and excludes them from 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
"Strain every nerve to force your way in through the narrow gate," He answered; "for multitudes, I tell you, will endeavour to find a way 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 the foot-race the runners all run, but that only one gets the prize? You must run like him, in order to win with certainty. Verse ConceptsAthletesThe Christian RaceQuittingSelf DisciplineGames, SpiritualVictoryHoly AmbitionChampionsFast RunnersReward For WorksNot Giving UpWinningEnduranceCompetitionRaceHard Work And PerseveranceFinishing Strongtrainingfootballgames

1 Corinthians 12:31
But always seek to excel in the greater gifts. And now I will point out to you a way of life which transcends all others. Verse ConceptsAmbition, positive aspects ofCoveting, prohibition ofdiligenceSpiritual Gifts, Importance Of LoveHoly Ambitionthe Gifts of GodSpiritual GiftsExcellence

1 Corinthians 14:1
Be eager in your pursuit of this Love, and be earnestly ambitious for spiritual gifts, but let it be chiefly so in order that you may prophesy. Verse ConceptsGiftsCoveting, prohibition ofeagernessdiligenceSpiritual DesiresSpiritual Gifts, Importance Of LoveHoly AmbitionPursuingTargetsAim At LoveProphesying In The ChurchSpiritualSpiritual GiftsGifts And Talents

1 Corinthians 14:12
Therefore, seeing that you are ambitious for spiritual gifts, seek to excel in them so as to benefit 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
Brethren, I do not imagine that I have yet laid hold of it. But this one thing I do--forgetting everything which is past and stretching forward to what lies in front of me, with my eyes fixed on the goal I push on to secure the prize of God's heavenward call in Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 2:15
Earnestly seek to commend yourself to God as a servant who, because of his straightforward dealing with the word of truth, has no reason to feel any shame. 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
and exalts himself above, every so-called 'god' or object of worship, and goes the length of taking his seat in the very temple of God, giving it out that he himself is God. 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 lawlessness is already at work in secret; but only until the man who is now exercising a restraining influence is removed, 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
"And he said to himself, "'This is what I will do: I will pull down my barns and build larger ones, and in them I will store up all my harvest and my wealth; 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 he who has heard and not practised is like a man who has built a house upon the soft soil without a foundation, against which the torrent bursts, and immediately it collapses, and terrible is the wreck and ruin of that house." Verse ConceptsFools, In Teaching Of Jesus ChristCarelessnessLossShallownessHearing ChristThings Falling

John 5:44
How is it possible for you to believe, while you receive glory from one another and have no desire for the glory that comes from the only 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
and exalts himself above, every so-called 'god' or object of worship, and goes the length of taking his seat in the very temple of God, giving it out that he himself is God. 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
"What is it you desire?" He asked. "Command," she replied, "that these my two sons may sit one at your right hand and one at your left in your Kingdom." 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 the best seats in the synagogues, and you like to be bowed to in places of public resort. 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
There arose also a dispute among them which of them should be regarded as greatest. Verse ConceptsAmbition, negative aspects ofLove, Abuse OfQuarrelsGreatness Of DisciplesResolving Conflict

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