1 Tim. 3

There is a difference. Ambition causes one to roll over others to gain a better status or position. Aspiration implies preparing ones self for opportunities of service and even self-sacrifice. Ambition wants power. Aspiration seeks influence.

The qualities Paul required for the office of Elder and Deacon included character and integrity rather than polish and prominence;

Jesus said it’s better to take a lowly seat at a banquet and be asked to move forward than to presume a position of importance and be demoted to devaluation. [Luke 14:9]