“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit.”

By James Davis

The Scriptural passage selected for today is found in Philippians 2:3: “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than ourselves.” The apostle is here speaking to church people and any others who considered themselves followers of Jesus Christ. We are to be humble in spirit, possess a gentle nature, and be without vanity or selfish ambition if we wish to be pleasing to God. He does not like a proud or haughty disposition. Let’s never consider ourselves better than anyone else, because there’ll always be lesser and greater. Always keep our focus on Jesus and His precepts and teachings.

Now, let’s purpose in our hearts today to share the love, joy, and kindness with all with whom we come in contact. Let others see Jesus in us. As the old-timers used to say, “I’d heap rather see a sermon any day than hear one.” I rather think that remains true. Amen!