Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Selfish People?
12 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Selfish People in the Bible
What does the Bible say about selfish people? Browse 15 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Selfish People
- 1Leviticus 19:18
“Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD.”
KJV - 2
- 3Proverbs 18:1
“Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom. Through: or, He that separateth himself seeketh according to his desire, and intermeddleth in every business”
KJV - 4Proverbs 30:12
“There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness.”
KJV - 5Isaiah 56:11
“Yea, they are greedy dogs which can never have enough, and they are shepherds that cannot understand: they all look to their own way, every one for his gain, from his quarter. greedy: Heb. strong of appetite can: Heb. know not to be satisfied”
KJV - 6Romans 2:8
“But unto them that are contentious , and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath,”
KJV - 7Romans 15:1
“We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.”
KJV - 8Galatians 5:19
“Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,”
KJV - 9Philippians 2:1
“If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies,”
KJV - 10
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Selfish People? (5 Verses)
“Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD.”
“Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness.”
“Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom. Through: or, He that separateth himself seeketh according to his desire, and intermeddleth in every business”
“There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness.”
“Yea, they are greedy dogs which can never have enough, and they are shepherds that cannot understand: they all look to their own way, every one for his gain, from his quarter. greedy: Heb. strong of appetite can: Heb. know not to be satisfied”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Selfish People? (7 Verses)
“But unto them that are contentious , and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath,”
“We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.”
“Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,”
“If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies,”
“For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ's.”
“Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.”
“For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work. confusion: Gr. tumult or unquietness”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Selfish People
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about selfish people. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about selfish people and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about selfish people is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on selfish people needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about selfish people with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about selfish people, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About Selfish People?
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