DCLM Sincere Milk 25 March 2026 — Harmful Ambition
DCLM Sincere Milk 25 March 2026 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Harmful Ambition
Topic: Harmful Ambition
Text: 2 Samuel 15:4-10
4Absalom said moreover, Oh that I were made judge in the land, that every man which hath any suit or cause might come unto me, and I would do him justice!
6And on this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for judgment: so Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.
7And it came to pass after forty years, that Absalom said unto the king, I pray thee, let me go and pay my vow, which I have vowed unto the LORD, in Hebron.
8For thy servant vowed a vow while I abode at Geshur in Syria, saying, If the LORD shall bring me again indeed to Jerusalem, then I will serve the LORD.
9And the king said unto him, Go in peace. So he arose, and went to Hebron.
10But Absalom sent spies throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, As soon as ye hear the sound of the trumpet, then ye shall say, Absalom reigneth in Hebron.
Key Verse: “Absalom said moreover, Oh that I were made judge in the land, that every man which hath any suit or cause might come unto me, and I would do him justice!” – 2 Samuel 15:4
Message
Though God wants us to be the head and not the tail, yet ambition can be very harmful if it is ungodly and selfish. Ambition is the desire to do well and be above others. Ambition is like fire; if it is used properly and at the right place it can be very useful, but if it is wrongfully used it can cause great damage.
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Absalom was one of the sons of King David. He had an ungodly and harmful ambition. When he could not have his way, he formed his own army and drove his father from the throne. He was killed in the battle he started. His ungodly ambition was the cause of his untimely death. God did not support him.
What is your ambition at home, school or Church? You want to be known and be in control of everyone? You want to be the class prefect or head boy or girl? You want to take the first position in your exams? Ambition is good, but ambition that seeks to harm others or take advantage of others is ungodly. Avoid it, so that you will not end up like Absalom. Work hard, learn to commit your ways to the Lord. Pray to God to help you to excel like Joseph, Esther, Daniel and Mary. Reject ungodly and harmful ambition!
Further Reading: Daniel 1:17-20
Prayer for today: Lord, help me to be hard working and harmless, so that You can lift me up and bless me.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
