Mark 9:33-37 And he came to Capernaum: and being in the house he asked them, What was it that you disputed among yourselves by the way?… I. What is it? II. Proof that it is evil. III. Means of cure. I. AMBITION IS TO BE DISTINGUISHED FROM THE DESIRE OF EXCELLENCE. II. THAT AMBITION IS EVIL IN ITS NATURE, AND THEREFORE DEGRADING IN ITS INFLUENCE, IS EVIDENT. 1. Because it is inconsistent with our relation to God as creatures. 2. It is inconsistent with our relation to God as sinners. 3. Because Christ always reproved this desire of preeminence. 4. This trait of character did not belong to Christ. 5. We always approve of the opposite temper whenever we see it manifested. 6. It is inconsistent with our being governed by right motives and affections. III. MEANS OF CURE. 1. Cultivating a sense of our insignificance and unworthiness. 2. Having our hearts filled with Christ. 3. By constantly refusing to yield to this evil desire; refusing to cherish it or to obey its dictates. By uniformly avoiding to seek the honour which comes from men. (Chas. Hedge, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: And he came to Capernaum: and being in the house he asked them, What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way? |
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