3 occurrences

'Selfish' in the Bible

But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not be arrogant, and [as a result] be in defiance of the truth.

Verse ConceptsBeing BitterBraggingLyingDo Not Be ProudBitternessEthicslieing

For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder [unrest, rebellion] and every evil thing and morally degrading practice.

Verse ConceptsConfusion, Nature OfdisagreementsPersecution, Forms OfDisorder In The ChurchSelfishnessSelf CenterednessGreedCompetitionwitchesego

You ask [God for something] and do not receive it, because you ask with wrong motives [out of selfishness or with an unrighteous agenda], so that [when you get what you want] you may spend it on your [hedonistic] desires.

Verse ConceptsCounterfeitsMotives, Importance OfPleasurePrayer, Advice For EffectiveWorship, Hindrances ToWhy Prayer Is UnansweredUnanswered PrayerNot ReceivingPraying AmissPrayer, And God's WillPassionMotivationPrayingGod Answering Prayersmotives

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Selfish (23 instances)