The Unambitous Ambition Session 3
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Publication Date
7-14-2026
Description
Dr. Tinetti explores the concept of "quiet ambition," which encourages leading a meaningful life shaped by the gospel and "tending your own business" rather than pursuing worldly status. A central theme is the spiritual value of manual labor, challenging the modern bias that prioritizes intellectual "knowledge work" over the trades. The text outlines several biblical reasons for this value, noting that working with one's hands honors our physical embodiment, serves as a means for humans to act as "masks of God" in helping their neighbors, and follows the direct example of Jesus, who was himself a carpenter. Ultimately, the source advocates for a "theology of making," suggesting that humans are created in the image of a creator God and find true fulfillment as "sub-creators" who actively participate in creation rather than remaining passive consumers.
Keywords
working, creative, image
Disciplines
Practical Theology
Scripture References in this Resource (separated by semi-colons)
1 Thessalonians 4:11-12; Colossians 3:7; Ephesians 4:28; Genesis 2:15; Genesis 2:7;
Recommended Citation
Tinetti, Ryan, "The Unambitous Ambition Session 3" (2026). Lay Bible Institute: The Unambitious Ambition. 3.
https://scholar.csl.edu/lbi_unambitious_ambition/3
