Ambition, when aligned with God’s will, can be a powerful motivator. These Bible verses offer insights on how to pursue goals in a way that honors God, encouraging us to be driven by purpose rather than selfish gain, and to keep our ambitions in line with God’s plan for our lives.
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Bible Verses About Ambition
Proverbs 16:3 – Commit your work to the Lord for success
“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” – Proverbs 16:3
Colossians 3:23 – Work heartily as for the Lord
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.” – Colossians 3:23
Proverbs 21:5 – Diligence leads to abundance
“The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty.” – Proverbs 21:5
Philippians 3:14 – Press on towards your calling
“I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 3:14
Ecclesiastes 9:10 – Do your work with all your might
“Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the realm of the dead, where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom.” – Ecclesiastes 9:10
1 Corinthians 9:24 – Run in such a way to get the prize
“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.” – 1 Corinthians 9:24
James 4:10 – Humble yourselves before the Lord
“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.” – James 4:10
Proverbs 13:4 – Desire leads to fulfillment through diligence
“The sluggard craves and gets nothing, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.” – Proverbs 13:4
Galatians 6:9 – Don’t grow weary in doing good
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” – Galatians 6:9
Proverbs 12:11 – Hard work brings nourishment
“Those who work their land will have abundant food, but those who chase fantasies have no sense.” – Proverbs 12:11
Proverbs 14:23 – All hard work brings profit
“All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.” – Proverbs 14:23
2 Timothy 2:15 – Be diligent to present yourself approved
“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.” – 2 Timothy 2:15
Matthew 25:29 – To those who have, more will be given
“For to everyone who has will more be given, and he will have an abundance; but from the one who has not, even what he does have will be taken away.” – Matthew 25:29
Psalm 37:4 – Delight yourself in the Lord
“Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” – Psalm 37:4
Lamentations 3:25 – The Lord is good to those who hope in Him
“The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him.” – Lamentations 3:25
1 Peter 5:6 – Humble yourselves under God’s mighty hand
“Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.” – 1 Peter 5:6
Job 8:7 – Your latter days will be great
“Your beginnings will seem humble, so prosperous will your future be.” – Job 8:7
Isaiah 40:31 – Those who hope in the Lord will renew strength
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” – Isaiah 40:31
Romans 12:11 – Never be lacking in zeal
“Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.” – Romans 12:11
Deuteronomy 31:6 – Be strong and courageous
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” – Deuteronomy 31:6
1 Thessalonians 4:11 – Aspire to live quietly and mind your own affairs
“And to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own business and work with your hands, just as we told you.” – 1 Thessalonians 4:11
Proverbs 15:22 – Plans fail without counsel
“Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers, they succeed.” – Proverbs 15:22
Psalms 90:17 – Establish the work of our hands
“May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us – yes, establish the work of our hands.” – Psalms 90:17
Isaiah 48:17 – God teaches you to profit
“This is what the Lord says— your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: ‘I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go.'” – Isaiah 48:17
Hebrews 6:11 – Show the diligence of hope
“We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, so that what you hope for may be fully realized.” – Hebrews 6:11
Proverbs 10:4 – Lazy hands make for poverty
“Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth.” – Proverbs 10:4
Matthew 5:16 – Let your light shine before others
“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” – Matthew 5:16
Romans 2:6 – God will repay each according to their deeds
“God ‘will repay each person according to what they have done.'” – Romans 2:6
Isaiah 32:8 – The noble man makes noble plans
“But the noble man makes noble plans, and by noble deeds he stands.” – Isaiah 32:8
Proverbs 16:9 – The heart of man plans his way
“The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.” – Proverbs 16:9
Philippians 4:13 – I can do all things through Christ
“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” – Philippians 4:13
2 Thessalonians 3:10 – If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat
“For even when we were with you, we would give you this command: If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat.” – 2 Thessalonians 3:10
Proverbs 11:24 – One gives freely, yet gains more
“One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want.” – Proverbs 11:24
1 Chronicles 28:10 – Be strong and do the work
“Consider now, for the Lord has chosen you to build a temple as a sanctuary. Be strong and do the work.” – 1 Chronicles 28:10