we’ve already seen how a deep fear of insignificance can fuel great achievement. It may be presented to the world as godly ambition and a passionate desire for God’s mission, but in truth we are desperately trying to win the praise and approval of both God and people. This intermingling of God’s mission with prideful ambition (when well hidden) can win a person great acclaim within Christian communities, and it can produce genuine good in the world as people are aided by the works we accomplish. However, when we are motivated by fear more than love, and driven by our ego more than Christ’s
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