ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Selfish Ambition is not necessarily a modern problem. It is a problem that has been around since the beginning of mankind. It is an ancient problem with an equally ancient solution. Selfish Ambition is rooted in pride and fueled by discontent. The answer to this is for God's people to learn contentment in life. According to the Apostle Paul, contentment isn't a virtue found within oneself. It is a posture of dependence and trust in God that must be learned. The secret to contentment is knowing Christ and allowing him to be your source of satisfaction.
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