5 occurrences

'Ambition' in the Bible

Therefore we also have as our ambition, whether at home or absent, to be pleasing to Him.

the former proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition rather than from pure motives, thinking to cause me distress in my imprisonment.

But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, do not be arrogant and so lie against the truth.

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