S – Do nothing out of selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves

Philippians 2:3 CSB

O –

“Selfish ambition” – ĕrithĕia,  intrigue, i.e. (by impl.) faction:— contention (-ious), strife.

“conceit” – kĕnŏdŏxia, empty glorying, i.e. self-conceit:— vain-glory.

“humility” – tapĕinŏphrŏsunē,  humiliation of mind, i.e. modesty:— humbleness of mind, humility (of mind, loneliness (of mind).

“consider” – hēgĕŏmai, to lead, i.e. command (with official authority); fig. to deem, i.e. consider:— account, (be) chief, count, esteem, governor, judge, have the rule over, suppose, think.

“important” – hupĕrĕchō, to hold oneself above, i.e. (fig.) to excel; part. (as adj. or neut. as noun) superior, superiority:— better, excellency, higher, pass, supreme.

A – I am not supposed to think, speak or act in a way that centers on my acrimony, strife or conceited praise.  Instead, I must humble myself to lead by valuing others in higher esteem than me.  Sounds easy – tough to do.  My flesh wants me to be recognized but I must learn to celebrate others. Lead so they win and I take the shots so they don’t.

R – Lord, there are times I want to be selfish and to be known.  Help me to lead in humility so that you get all the glory and others are empowered to accomplish your purpose.  That is the high calling of leadership you are calling me to today.