Passion City Church DC Podcast Flirting with Greatness / 3 John - Landon Lacy
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Apr 15, 2025 Landon Lacy, a passionate speaker at Passion City Church DC, dives deep into the lessons of 3 John, unpacking the tension between ambition and community. He highlights how selfish ambition can disrupt unity and damage relationships, urging listeners to reflect on their own desires. Lacy emphasizes the importance of service, mentorship, and genuine connections in spiritual leadership. Ultimately, he challenges everyone to prioritize God’s glory over personal achievements, fostering true growth and harmony within their communities.
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Philoprotos: Selfish Ambition Destroys Community
- The church community is destroyed not by external forces, but by selfish ambition, named philoprotos, meaning "love for being first."
- This desire to be foremost leads to division, disregard for leadership, and stopping ministry efforts.
Ambition, Not Doctrine, Divides
- Self-seeking ambition causes distrust, gossip, and division in communities, not doctrinal disagreements.
- It can also break friendships, families, and workplaces, fueled by our internal desire to be "first."
Fight Ambition with God's Love
- Fight selfish ambition by immersing yourself in the truth that you are loved by God.
- Position yourself in God's love and walk in the truth to find power against the desire to be first.