3 occurrences

'Selfish' in the Bible

the former proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition rather than from pure motives, thinking to cause me distress in my imprisonment.

Verse ConceptsAmbition, negative aspects ofSelf IndulgenceSelfishnessPreaching ChristTroubling IndividualsCompetitionmotives

But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, do not be arrogant and so lie against the truth.

Verse ConceptsBeing BitterBraggingLyingDo Not Be ProudBitternessEthicslieing

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