Being Selfish
10 passages
- Philippians 2:3
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.
Read it in context - James 3:14–16
14But if you harbor bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast in it or deny the truth. 15Such wisdom does not come from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. 16For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every evil practice.
Read it in context - 2 Corinthians 9:7
Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.
Read it in context - Psalm 119:36
Turn my heart to Your testimonies and not to covetous gain.
Read it in context - John 15:13
Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.
Read it in context - Luke 16:13
No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.”
Read it in context - Proverbs 18:1
He who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment.
Read it in context - Matthew 20:28
just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”
Read it in context - 1 Timothy 5:6
But she who lives for pleasure is dead even while she is still alive.
Read it in context - Matthew 5:16
In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
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