James 4:2 NKJV — You lust and do not have. You murder and covet and cannot obtain. You fight and war. Yet you do not have because you do not ask.

Striving for excellence? Working harder than any of your colleagues? Willing to cut corners? The ends justify the means?

There is nothing wrong with having drive. There is nothing wrong with doing your best. In fact, God expects it. The problem comes when we will do anything and treat people poorly to be the best.

We are called to love God with all our heart, mind and soul. Then, we are to love our neighbor as ourselves. All we have to do is ask of Him and He will provide us a way.

We don’t have to hurt others to accomplish our goals. We just need to put our faith in Jesus, then ask. You will be surprised after that at the doors that will open