Ambition: GET EMPTY (Kenosis)

What is “selfish ambition” and what damage can it do? In our study on Philippians 2:1-8 at the Link, Fr. Michael Sorial discussed St. Pauls’ call to give up selfish ambition, as a part of kenosis (κένωσις) or self-emptying.

Discussion Questions
1. In what ways did Jesus demonstrate for us what it means to live humbly, considering others better than ourselves?
2. Can you think of a time when selfish ambition has led to disorder?
3. One of the things that stands in the way of me pursuing my godly ambition is…