12 Bible Verses about Human Desires

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Genesis 34:3-8

He became infatuated with Dinah, daughter of Jacob. He loved the young girl and spoke tenderly to her. “Get me this girl as a wife,” he told his father Hamor. Jacob heard that Shechem had defiled his daughter Dinah, but since his sons were with his livestock in the field, he remained silent until they returned. read more.
Meanwhile, Shechem’s father Hamor came to speak with Jacob. Jacob’s sons returned from the field when they heard about the incident and were deeply grieved and angry. For Shechem had committed an outrage against Israel by raping Jacob’s daughter, and such a thing should not be done. Hamor said to Jacob’s sons, “My son Shechem is strongly attracted to your daughter. Please give her to him as a wife.

Deuteronomy 17:17

He must not acquire many wives for himself so that his heart won’t go astray. He must not acquire very large amounts of silver and gold for himself.

Job 31:9

If my heart has been seduced by my neighbor’s wife
or I have lurked at his door,

Numbers 15:39

These will serve as tassels for you to look at, so that you may remember all the Lord’s commands and obey them and not become unfaithful by following your own heart and your own eyes.

1 Chronicles 29:18

Lord God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, our ancestors, keep this desire forever in the thoughts of the hearts of Your people, and confirm their hearts toward You.

Job 19:27

I will see Him myself;
my eyes will look at Him, and not as a stranger.
My heart longs within me.

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