Ambition
James 3:16 BSB
For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every evil practice.
James 3:14 BSB
But if you harbor bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast in it or deny the truth.
Philippians 2:3 BSB
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.
Philippians 1:17 BSB
The former, however, preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can add to the distress of my chains.
Micah 6:8 BSB
He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?
Colossians 3:17 BSB
And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
Proverbs 4:23 BSB
Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life.
James 1:5 BSB
Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
Proverbs 9:10 BSB
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Proverbs 15:22 BSB
Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
James 3:17 BSB
But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.
Proverbs 3:5 BSB
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;
Proverbs 4:7 BSB
Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding.
Proverbs 2:6 BSB
For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Ecclesiastes 7:12 BSB
For wisdom, like money, is a shelter, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of its owner.
Proverbs 1:7 BSB
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
Colossians 3:16 BSB
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.
Proverbs 12:15 BSB
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.
Psalm 111:10 BSB
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!
Proverbs 13:20 BSB
He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.