James 3:14
James 3:14
But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth.
Harboring bitter envy and selfish ambition leads to turmoil within, as highlighted in this verse. Holding onto these feelings not only disrupts our peace but also contradicts the truth of the gospel, which calls for humility and selflessness. This verse challenges believers to confront these destructive attitudes, understanding that they prevent us from experiencing the fullness of God’s love. By acknowledging and releasing envy and ambition, we make room for God’s grace to work within us. This passage encourages believers to seek contentment in God’s provision, trusting that He knows what is best. It’s a call to live in truth, embracing humility and rejecting the need to compete or compare. By choosing peace over bitterness, we reflect Christ’s character and foster a community built on trust and love. This verse serves as a reminder to guard our hearts, allowing God’s truth to transform our desires.
Mark 9:35
If anyone would be first, he must be last of all and servant of all.
Proverbs 11:25
The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
Proverbs 14:31
Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.
Luke 17:33
Whoever seeks to preserve his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life will keep it.