Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Wanting More?
18 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Wanting More in the Bible
Explore what the Bible says about wanting more. This collection of 20 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
Top 10 Verses About Wanting More
- 1Psalms 37:4
“Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.”
KJV - 2Proverbs 11:24
“There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.”
KJV - 3Proverbs 15:27
“He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.”
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- 5Proverbs 27:20
“Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied. never: Heb. not”
KJV - 6Proverbs 28:22
“He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him. hasteth: or, hath and evil eye hasteth to be rich”
KJV - 7Proverbs 28:25
“He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.”
KJV - 8Proverbs 30:7
“Two things have I required of thee; deny me them not before I die: deny: Heb. withhold not from me”
KJV - 9Proverbs 30:8
“Remove far from me vanity and lies : give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me: convenient: Heb. of my allowance”
KJV - 10Ecclesiastes 5:10
“He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this is also vanity.”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Wanting More? (10 Verses)
“Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.”
“There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.”
“He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.”
“Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.”
“Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied. never: Heb. not”
“He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him. hasteth: or, hath and evil eye hasteth to be rich”
“He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.”
“Two things have I required of thee; deny me them not before I die: deny: Heb. withhold not from me”
“Remove far from me vanity and lies : give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me: convenient: Heb. of my allowance”
“He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this is also vanity.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Wanting More? (8 Verses)
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
“And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do? And he said unto them, Do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely; and be content with your wages. Do violence: or, Put no man in fear wages: or, allowance”
“And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.”
“Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.”
“I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.”
“Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”
“From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members? fightings: or, brawlings lusts: or, pleasures”
“Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Wanting More
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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 wanting more. 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 wanting more 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 wanting more 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 wanting more needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about wanting more 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 wanting more, 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 Wanting More?
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