In Christ Jesus, God made us
to do good works, which God planned in
advance for us to live our lives doing.

Ephesians 2:10

The push for power has come to shove. And most of us are either pushing or being pushed.

I might point out the difference between a passion for excellence and a passion for power. The desire for excellence is a gift of God, much needed in society. It is characterized by respect for quality and a yearning to use God's gifts in a way that pleases him....

But here is a canyon of difference between doing you best to glorify God and doing whatever it takes to glorify yourself. The quest for excellence is a mark of maturity. The quest for power is childish.

The Applause of Heaven
-Max Lucado