6 - Citizens of Glory
The Book of Philippians
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12m
In Philippians 2, Paul says this, “Do nothing out of selfish ambition.” Selfish ambition, in the NKJV version, translates to “vain glory”, or “empty glory.” The remedy for “empty glory” is simple: humility. Humility is ‘others’ focused. Humility, in the Kingdom of God, is what attracts Heaven.
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