LESSON 4: AMBITION

NEVER CHOOSE NOT TO

SUCCEED

General Principles

regarding the will of

God

Traits of a man who wants

God’sWisdom & will

Proverbs 2:1- 6

He puts priority on God’s word (v. 1)

Proverbs 2:12 My son, if you receive my

words,And treasure my commands

within you,

He is sincerely open to what God has for him (v. 2)

Proverbs 2:22 So that you incline your

ear to wisdom,And apply your heart to

understanding;

He is a man of earnest prayer (v. 3)

Proverbs 2:3Yes, if you cry out for

discernment,And lift up your voice for

understanding,

He is a man who seeks sincerely (v. 4)

Proverbs 2:4If you seek her as

silver,And search for her

as for hidden treasures;

He is a man who sees wisdom as the gift of God (v. 5-6)

Proverbs 2:5-65 Then you will understand the fear of the LORD, And find the knowledge of

God.6 For the LORD gives wisdom;

From His mouth come knowledge and understanding;

Things that hinder us from knowing God’s will

1. Self-will – I do not want to God’s will because it conflicts with mine

2. Indifference – I just do not care

3. Flights of Fancy – Following my heart when my heart does not follow God

Things that hinder us from knowing God’s will

4. Procrastination – Failure to do what we already know of God’s will

?Questions to ask when making a

choice or decision

Is it Lawful?

1st Corinthians 6:9-11

9 Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters,

nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, 10 nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God. 11 And such were some of you. But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the

name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God

Is it beneficial to me?

1st Corinthians 6:12 All things are lawful for me, but all things are not helpful. All things are lawful for me,

but I will not be brought under the power of any.

Is it consistent with Christ’s Lordship?

1st Corinthians 6:19-20

19 Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you

have from God, and you are not your own? 20 For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which

are God’s

Is it helpful to others?

1st Corinthians 10:3333 just as I also please

all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but

the profit of many, that they may be saved.

Is it consistent with Biblical example?

1st Corinthians 11:1

 Imitate me, just as I also 

imitate Christ.

?Questions for group discussion

What aspects of the lesson

were helpful for you?

Are there any specific ways in

which this morning’s lesson applies to your

life’s circumstances?

How can managing our ambition make

us better workers for God and His

church?