Sin & Temptation
Bible Verses About selfish ambitions
10 key scriptures
What does the Bible say about selfish ambitions? Browse 10 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
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| Translation | Key Verse: Philippians 2:3 |
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| King James (KJV) | “Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.” |
10 Key Scriptures
“Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.”
“But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.”
James 3:14KJV
“Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,”
“For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live , and do this, or that.”
James 4:15KJV
“For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. erred: or, been seduced”
“Finally , be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: love as: or, loving to the”
1 Peter 3:8KJV
“For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”
“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:”
1 Peter 5:8KJV
“Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth.”
“For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work. confusion: Gr. tumult or unquietness”
James 3:16KJV
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