Romans 2:8
But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow evil, there will be wrath and anger.
Sometimes I wonder what will come of those who have accepted Christ, but continue to do evil things, hoping that they will still be forgiven and taken up with God for their eternity. There are people who want to believe in God, and do believe in God, but continue to sin intentionally, choosing to cheat or mistreat others because they are in a position to do so. This is certainly a sinful side of ambition. Ambition needs to be paired up with a pure heart, so that others are not hurt, but are helped by our ambitions.
Holy Lord, help me to always have others’ well-being in mind when I make decisions. Ambition to know you, to be more like Christ, to do the right thing in every situation—this I will strive for. Amen
Becky, transforming
Tuesday, August 6th, 2024
Romans 2:8
But for those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, there will be wrath and fury.
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Romans 2:8
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