1 John 2:16

For everything that is in the world the desire for fleshly gratification, the desire for possessions, and worldly arrogance is not from the Father but is from the world.

Romans 13:14

Instead, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus, the Messiah, and do not obey your flesh and its desires.

Ephesians 2:3

Indeed, all of us once behaved like them in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of our flesh and senses. By nature we were destined for wrath, just like everyone else.

Genesis 3:6

When the woman saw that the tree produced good food, was attractive in appearance, and was desirable for making one wise, she took some of its fruit and ate it. Then she also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate some, too.

Job 31:1

"I made a covenant with my eyes; how, then, can I focus my attention on a virgin?

Matthew 5:28

But I say to you, anyone who stares at a woman with lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

1 Peter 2:11

Dear friends, I urge you as aliens and exiles to keep on abstaining from the desires of the flesh that wage war against the soul.

2 Peter 2:18

By talking high-sounding nonsense and using sinful cravings of the flesh, they entice people who have just escaped from those who live in error.

Numbers 11:4

Meanwhile, certain riff-raff among the people had an insatiable appetite for food. As a result, they wept and turned back, and the Israelis cried out, "If only somebody would feed us some meat!

Numbers 11:34

That's why the place was named Kibroth-hattaavah, because they buried the people there who had an insatiable appetite for meat.

Joshua 7:21

I noticed among the war spoils a beautiful mantle from Shinar, 200 shekels of silver, and a bar of gold weighing 50 shekels. Because I wanted them, I took them, and they're buried in the ground inside my tent. The silver is underneath."

Esther 1:3-7

In the third year of his reign, he gave a banquet for all his officials and ministers, and the military leaders of Persia and Media, the nobles, and the provincial officials were present.

Psalm 73:6

Therefore pride is their necklace and violence covers them like a garment.

Psalm 78:18

To test God was in their minds, when they demanded food to satisfy their cravings.

Psalm 78:30

However, before they had fulfilled their desire, while their food was still in their mouths,

Psalm 119:36-37

Turn my heart to your decrees and away from unjust gain.

Proverbs 6:25

Do not focus on her beauty in your mind, nor allow her to take you prisoner with her flirting eyes,

Proverbs 27:20

Sheol and Abaddon are never satiated, and neither are human eyes.

Ecclesiastes 5:10-11

Whoever loves money will never have enough money. Whoever loves luxury will not be content with abundance. This also is pointless.

Daniel 4:30

he commented to himself, "Isn't Babylon great? I've built a royal palace in it by my own might and power, for the sake of my majesty."

Matthew 4:8

Once more the Devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world, along with their splendor.

Luke 4:5

The Devil also took him to a high place and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in an instant.

1 Corinthians 10:6

Now their experiences serve as examples for us so that we won't set our hearts on evil as they did.

Galatians 5:17

For what the flesh wants is opposed to the Spirit, and what the Spirit wants is opposed to the flesh. They are opposed to each other, and so you do not do what you want to do.

Galatians 5:24

Now those who belong to the Messiah Jesus have crucified their flesh with its passions and desires.

Titus 2:12

It trains us to renounce ungodly living and worldly passions so that we might live sensible, honest, and godly lives in the present age

Titus 3:3

After all, we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, and misled. We were slaves to many kinds of lusts and pleasures, spending our days in malice and jealousy. We were despised, and we hated one another.

James 3:15

That kind of wisdom does not come from above. No, it is worldly, self-centered, and demonic.

1 Peter 1:14

As obedient children, do not be shaped by the desires that used to influence you when you were ignorant.

1 Peter 4:2-3

so that he can live the rest of his mortal life guided, not by human desires, but by the will of God.

2 Peter 2:10

especially those who satisfy their flesh by indulging in its passions and who despise authority.

Jude 1:16-18

These people are complainers and faultfinders, following their own desires. They say arrogant things and flatter people in order to take advantage of them.

Revelation 18:11-17

The world's businesses cry and mourn over her, because no one buys their cargo anymore

Genesis 6:2

some divine beings noticed how attractive human women were, so they took wives for themselves from a selection that pleased them.

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Bible References

The lust of the flesh

Numbers 11:4
Meanwhile, certain riff-raff among the people had an insatiable appetite for food. As a result, they wept and turned back, and the Israelis cried out, "If only somebody would feed us some meat!
Psalm 78:18
To test God was in their minds, when they demanded food to satisfy their cravings.
Proverbs 6:25
Do not focus on her beauty in your mind, nor allow her to take you prisoner with her flirting eyes,
Matthew 5:28
But I say to you, anyone who stares at a woman with lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
Romans 13:14
Instead, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus, the Messiah, and do not obey your flesh and its desires.
1 Corinthians 10:6
Now their experiences serve as examples for us so that we won't set our hearts on evil as they did.
Galatians 5:17
For what the flesh wants is opposed to the Spirit, and what the Spirit wants is opposed to the flesh. They are opposed to each other, and so you do not do what you want to do.
Ephesians 2:3
Indeed, all of us once behaved like them in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of our flesh and senses. By nature we were destined for wrath, just like everyone else.
Titus 2:12
It trains us to renounce ungodly living and worldly passions so that we might live sensible, honest, and godly lives in the present age
Titus 3:3
After all, we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, and misled. We were slaves to many kinds of lusts and pleasures, spending our days in malice and jealousy. We were despised, and we hated one another.
1 Peter 1:14
As obedient children, do not be shaped by the desires that used to influence you when you were ignorant.
1 Peter 2:11
Dear friends, I urge you as aliens and exiles to keep on abstaining from the desires of the flesh that wage war against the soul.
1 Peter 4:2
so that he can live the rest of his mortal life guided, not by human desires, but by the will of God.
2 Peter 2:10
especially those who satisfy their flesh by indulging in its passions and who despise authority.
Jude 1:16
These people are complainers and faultfinders, following their own desires. They say arrogant things and flatter people in order to take advantage of them.

And the lust

Genesis 3:6
When the woman saw that the tree produced good food, was attractive in appearance, and was desirable for making one wise, she took some of its fruit and ate it. Then she also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate some, too.
Genesis 6:2
some divine beings noticed how attractive human women were, so they took wives for themselves from a selection that pleased them.
Joshua 7:21
I noticed among the war spoils a beautiful mantle from Shinar, 200 shekels of silver, and a bar of gold weighing 50 shekels. Because I wanted them, I took them, and they're buried in the ground inside my tent. The silver is underneath."
Job 31:1
"I made a covenant with my eyes; how, then, can I focus my attention on a virgin?
Psalm 119:36
Turn my heart to your decrees and away from unjust gain.
Ecclesiastes 5:10
Whoever loves money will never have enough money. Whoever loves luxury will not be content with abundance. This also is pointless.
Matthew 4:8
Once more the Devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world, along with their splendor.
Luke 4:5
The Devil also took him to a high place and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in an instant.

And the pride

Esther 1:3
In the third year of his reign, he gave a banquet for all his officials and ministers, and the military leaders of Persia and Media, the nobles, and the provincial officials were present.
Psalm 73:6
Therefore pride is their necklace and violence covers them like a garment.
Daniel 4:30
he commented to himself, "Isn't Babylon great? I've built a royal palace in it by my own might and power, for the sake of my majesty."
Revelation 18:11
The world's businesses cry and mourn over her, because no one buys their cargo anymore

Is not

James 3:15
That kind of wisdom does not come from above. No, it is worldly, self-centered, and demonic.

General references

Leviticus 11:20
and any winged insect that crawls on four legs is detestable for you.
Proverbs 23:31
Don't stare into red wine, when it sparkles in the cup and goes down smoothly.
Matthew 6:19
"Stop storing up treasures for yourselves on earth, where moths and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal.
Mark 4:7
Others fell among thorn bushes, and the thorn bushes came up and choked them out, and they didn't produce anything.
Luke 14:33
In the same way, none of you can be my disciple unless he gives up all his possessions."

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