Every man has a competitive nature, and Christian men are no different. But as we strive to fulfill our ambitions, are we doing something that’s contrary to God’s law? Is ambition, especially in our career, unbiblical? There’s an old saying that no man on his deathbed ever regretted not spending more time at work. We'll take none of our status symbols or money with us into heaven. We will take our character, our kindness to others, and our love for our Savior.
The most thrilling challenge for Christian men is not to become CEO of a multinational corporation, but to let God conform us to the likeness of His Son. This is the ambition worth pursuing. This is the service with the greatest rewards. When we choose to serve God ahead of money, we may find that the Lord blesses us with material wealth as well, but even if He doesn't, we have still chosen the better part that cannot be taken away from us.
In his book Success God’s Way, Charles Stanley says, "In good times and bad times, on mediocre days and exhilarating days, in periods of joy and periods of heavy toil, our stance before the Lord must be, 'Heavenly Father, you’re in charge. I have no success other than what You help me achieve. I trust You to order my steps.'"
The Truth
"No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money." (Luke 16:13)
