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Does Wanting to Win Make me Prideful?

Does Wanting to Win Make me Prideful?

Update: 2025-06-06
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Balancing Ambition and Faith: Avoiding the Pride of Life

In this episode, Olympic sprinter and Christian mentor Ronnie Baker addresses the intriguing question posed by Akeel_Henry about whether aspiring to be the best in sports is consistent with the 'pride of life' mentioned in 1 John 2:15 . Ronnie delves into his personal struggles with balancing the desire for athletic excellence with humility and faith. He shares scriptural insights, emphasizing the importance of one's motivations behind their pursuits. Ronnie explains that aspiring for greatness isn't sinful if done to glorify God rather than seeking personal glorification. Practical steps and questions are provided for athletes to ensure their ambitions remain aligned with humility and faith. The episode concludes with a prayer and an encouragement for athletes to keep their hope in Christ, reinforcing that defeat is optional.

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Does Wanting to Win Make me Prideful?

Does Wanting to Win Make me Prideful?

Ronnie Baker