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What is meant by ambition? What are the pros and con of a spiritual leader having ambition? Please relate it to 1 tim 3:1, and mark 10:42-44

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Ambition is defined. The pros and cons of a spiritual leader having ambition is determined.

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To have ambition is not wrong, for if we look up the meaning of ambition we find out that it "is an earnest desire for a particular type of achievement or distinction, and the willingness to strive for that achievement." Now, if we seek spiritual leadership to glorify ourselves we have missed the mark, for spiritual leadership is not about achieving personal wealth, honour, fame, or power.

Sha'ul [Paul] taught Timothy that seeking the office of overseer was a worthwhile goal. Why was this? It is worthwhile because to serve the needs of others in the work of ministry can be one of the greatest honours anyone could aspire to. ...

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