12 Bible Verses about Self Centeredness

But if you have bitter jealousy and rivalry in your hearts, stop boasting and slandering the truth. That kind of wisdom does not come from above. No, it is worldly, self-centered, and demonic.

because such people are not serving the Messiah our Lord, but their own desires. By their smooth talk and flattering words they deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting.

In their greed they will exploit you with deceptive words. The ancient verdict against them is still in force, and their destruction is not delayed.

Indeed, those who are under the control of human nature cannot please God.

but wrath and fury for those who in their selfish pride refuse to believe the truth and practice wickedness instead.

For wherever jealousy and rivalry exist, there is disorder and every kind of evil.

Love is always patient; love is always kind; love is never envious or arrogant with pride. Nor is she conceited,

The second is this: "You must love your neighbor as yourself.' No other commandment is greater than these."

Do not act out of selfish ambition or conceit, but with humility think of others as being better than yourselves.

For while we were living according to our human nature, sinful passions were at work in our bodies by means of the Law, to bear fruit resulting in death.

Whoever tries to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life will preserve it.

Their destiny is destruction, their god is their belly, and their glory is in their shame. Their minds are set on worldly things.