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is ambition wrong?

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Proverbs 16:3

Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans will be established.

The book of Proverbs is a collection of wisdom sayings, mostly attributed to King Solomon, offering practical guidance for living a good life. This particular proverb speaks about how human effort and divine partnership relate in achieving goals.

What does it look like to commit your plans to something beyond your own control?

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  • Psalm 37:5

    This psalm offers similar advice about committing one's way to God and trusting him.

  • Matthew 6:33

    Jesus encourages seeking God's kingdom and righteousness first, with other needs being met.

  • James 4:13-15

    This passage cautions against making plans without acknowledging God's sovereignty over life.

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