The Poison of Ambition

Many see ambition as the fuel that leads to success and accomplishment, to "going places" in life.  But unchecked, it can also be a cancer, devouring you from the inside, eating you alive, driving you to be constantly dissatisfied with whatever degree of success you have in the relentless pursuit of more.  At its core, ambition is essentially self-focused, a drive toward self-fulfillment, self-actualization.  

Now, zeal for the Kingdom of God is worthy and admirable; but it can easily disguise a prideful motive to chase accomplishment and recognition, generating resentment if others, God included, receive the glory. The notion of "dreaming big dreams for God" can fall into this category.  Be wary of anything that brings you recognition.

To truly find one's fulfillment in God, allowing yourself to be led by God, realizing your potential through focus on God's ability to transform you into your best self, leads to contentment.  Contentment is the antidote to the poison of ambition.

I Timothy 6:6, Php. 4:11-13