9 Bible Verses about Ambition, Warnings Regarding

But you should not be this way. He who is the greater among you let him become as the younger. He that is chief among you is he who serves.

Satan, the Tempter, said to him: If (since) you are the Son of God order these stones to turn into bread. In reply Jesus answered: It is written; man shall not live on bread alone, but on all (everything) (every word) (every utterance) (every declaration) that proceeds from the mouth of Jehovah. (Deuteronomy 8:3) Then the Devil took him into the holy city and had him stand on top of the Temple.read more.
If (since) you are the Son of God, throw yourself down. The Scriptures say: 'God will give orders to his angels about you and they will hold you with their hands, so that not even your feet will strike the ground.' Again it is written, Jesus replied, 'you must not put Jehovah your God to the test.' (Deuteronomy 6:16) This time the Devil took Jesus to an extremely high mountain. He showed him all the kingdoms of the world with all their greatness. I will give all this to you, the Devil told Jesus, if you kneel down and worship me. Go away, Satan! demanded Jesus. It is written, It is Jehovah your God you must worship, and it is to him alone you must render sacred service.' (Deuteronomy 6:13-15) Then the Devil left Jesus, and the angels came and served him.

They reasoned among themselves which of them was the greatest. When Jesus detected the reasoning of their heart, he took a little child, and set him by his side. Then he said to them: Whoever receives this little child in my name receives me. Whoever receives me receives him who sent me. He who is least among you will be the greatest!

He who exalts himself will be humbled. He who humbles himself will be exalted.

What will a man profit, if he gains the whole world, and gives up his life? What will a man give in exchange for his life?

You lust, and do not have. You murder and covet and cannot obtain! You fight and war. You do not have because you do not ask.

He said: Beware of the scribes, who desire to walk in long robes, and to have greetings in the marketplaces. They demand the front seats in the synagogues and prominent places at feasts. They devour widows' houses and for pretence make long prayers. These shall receive greater condemnation.

He who receives a dishonest profit for his house will have trouble. He may set his nest on high in order to be delivered from the hand of evil!

Wine is treacherous and never allows an arrogant man to rest. He never stays home. He has a large appetite like the grave. Like death he is never satisfied. He gathers all nations and collects all the people.