Again, there is nothing wrong with ambition. In fact, there was nothing intrinsically wrong with James and John's desire to sit next to Jesus in the kingdom. Who would not desire that? The other disciples certainly desired it, and that is why they were displeased with James and John. Jesus did not rebuke them for that desire per se. Their error was in desiring to obtain the position more than they desired to be worthy of such a position. Their ambition was untempered by humility.
