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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Selfishness</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/s/selfishness.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/luke/11-39.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/s/selfishness.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Selfishness</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/s/selfishly.htm" title="Selfishly">◄</a> Selfishness <a href="/topical/s/selfishness_vs._generosity.htm" title="Selfishness vs. Generosity">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#web" title="Webster's Dictionary">Webster's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#grk" title="Strong's Greek Concordance">Greek</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>Selfishness is a fundamental aspect of human nature that is often addressed in the Bible as a vice contrary to the teachings of Christ and the principles of Christian living. It is characterized by an excessive focus on one's own desires, needs, and interests, often at the expense of others. The Bible provides numerous examples and teachings that highlight the dangers and consequences of selfish behavior, urging believers to adopt a life of selflessness and love.<br><br><b>Biblical Teachings on Selfishness</b><br><br>1. <b>Old Testament Insights</b>: The Old Testament frequently warns against selfishness, emphasizing the importance of community and the welfare of others. <a href="/proverbs/18.htm">Proverbs 18:1</a> states, "He who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment." This verse highlights the folly of pursuing one's own interests to the exclusion of wise counsel and community.<br><br>2. <b>The Example of Cain</b>: In <a href="/bsb/genesis/4.htm">Genesis 4</a>, the account of Cain and Abel illustrates the destructive nature of selfishness. Cain's jealousy and self-centeredness lead him to commit the first murder, demonstrating how selfish desires can result in grave sin and separation from God.<br><br>3. <b>The Law and the Prophets</b>: The Mosaic Law and the teachings of the prophets consistently call for justice, mercy, and care for the marginalized, opposing selfishness. <a href="/leviticus/19-18.htm">Leviticus 19:18</a> commands, "Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against any of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD."<br><br><b>New Testament Teachings</b><br><br>1. <b>The Teachings of Jesus</b>: Jesus Christ's teachings are replete with admonitions against selfishness. In <a href="/matthew/16-24.htm">Matthew 16:24-25</a> , Jesus instructs, "If anyone would come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it." Here, self-denial is presented as a core aspect of discipleship.<br><br>2. <b>The Parable of the Rich Fool</b>: In <a href="/luke/12-16.htm">Luke 12:16-21</a>, Jesus tells the parable of the rich fool, who hoards his wealth without regard for God or others. The parable concludes with God calling the man a fool for storing up treasures for himself but not being rich toward God, illustrating the futility of selfishness.<br><br>3. <b>The Early Church</b>: The Acts of the Apostles provides a model of selflessness in the early Christian community. <a href="/acts/2-44.htm">Acts 2:44-45</a> describes how "all the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they shared with anyone who was in need." This communal lifestyle reflects the antithesis of selfishness, emphasizing generosity and mutual care.<br><br><b>Pauline Epistles</b><br><br>1. <b>The Call to Humility</b>: The Apostle Paul frequently addresses selfishness in his letters, urging believers to adopt humility and consider others above themselves. <a href="/philippians/2-3.htm">Philippians 2:3-4</a> exhorts, "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others."<br><br>2. <b>The Fruit of the Spirit</b>: In <a href="/galatians/5-19.htm">Galatians 5:19-23</a>, Paul contrasts the works of the flesh, which include selfish ambition, with the fruit of the Spirit, which embodies love, joy, peace, and self-control. This contrast underscores the transformative power of the Holy Spirit in overcoming selfish tendencies.<br><br><b>Theological Reflections</b><br><br>Selfishness is fundamentally at odds with the Christian call to love God and neighbor. It is rooted in pride and a lack of trust in God's provision. The Bible consistently calls believers to a life of selflessness, modeled after Christ's sacrificial love. By embracing humility, generosity, and community, Christians are empowered to overcome selfishness and reflect the character of Christ in their lives.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>(<I>n.</I>) The quality or state of being selfish; exclusive regard to one's own interest or happiness; that supreme self-love or self-preference which leads a person to direct his purposes to the advancement of his own interest, power, or happiness, without regarding those of others.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/2052.htm"><span class="l">2052. eritheia -- rivalry, hence ambition</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Origin from erithos (day-laborer) Definition rivalry, hence ambition NASB Word Usage<br> disputes (2), selfish ambition (3), selfishly ambitious (1), <b>selfishness</b> (1 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2052.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/4717.htm"><span class="l">4717. stauroo -- to fence with stakes, to crucify</span></a> <br><b>...</b> crucify. From stauros; to impale on the cross; figuratively, to extinguish<br> (subdue) passion or <b>selfishness</b> -- crucify. see GREEK stauros. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4717.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/finney/systematic_theology/lecture_xviii_attributes_of_selfishness.htm"><span class="l">Attributes of <b>Selfishness</b>.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> LECTURE XVIII. ATTRIBUTES OF <b>SELFISHNESS</b>. 11. Falsehood, or lying, is another attribute<br> of <b>selfishness</b>. Falsehood may be objective or subjective. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../finney/systematic theology/lecture xviii attributes of selfishness.htm</font><p><a href="/library/finney/systematic_theology/lecture_xvii_attributes_of_selfishness.htm"><span class="l">Attributes of <b>Selfishness</b>.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> LECTURE XVII. ATTRIBUTES OF <b>SELFISHNESS</b>. <b>...</b> We are now to take the same course with<br> <b>selfishness</b>: and" 1. Voluntariness is an attribute of <b>selfishness</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../finney/systematic theology/lecture xvii attributes of selfishness.htm</font><p><a href="/library/champness/broken_bread/xxxvi_selfishness_and_prayer_a.htm"><span class="l"><b>Selfishness</b> and Prayer. A Contrast.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> XXXVI. <b>SELFISHNESS</b> AND PRAYER. <b>...</b> Do right, though it may mean tears, for the smiles<br> of <b>selfishness</b> are sores in the future. Look at the other man now. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../champness/broken bread/xxxvi selfishness and prayer a.htm</font><p><a href="/library/kempis/imitation_of_christ/chapter_xxxii_of_self-denial_and.htm"><span class="l">Of Self-Denial and the Casting Away all <b>Selfishness</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> THE THIRD BOOK. ON INWARD CONSOLATION CHAPTER XXXII Of self-denial and<br> the casting away all <b>selfishness</b>. "My Son, thou canst not <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../kempis/imitation of christ/chapter xxxii of self-denial and.htm</font><p><a href="/library/kuyper/the_work_of_the_holy_spirit/xxiv_love_in_the_blessed.htm"><span class="l">Love in the Blessed Ones.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The unholy alone need sanctification; but to suppose that Love is exhausted<br> in the victory over <b>selfishness</b> is a great mistake. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../kuyper/the work of the holy spirit/xxiv love in the blessed.htm</font><p><a href="/library/finney/systematic_theology/lecture_xvi_what_constitutes_disobedience.htm"><span class="l">What Constitutes Disobedience to Moral Law?</span></a> <br><b>...</b> life. This is <b>selfishness</b>. <b>...</b> being. It would not be <b>selfishness</b>, as it would<br> not be willing good to, or the gratification of, self. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../finney/systematic theology/lecture xvi what constitutes disobedience.htm</font><p><a href="/library/finney/lectures_to_professing_christians/for_they_loved_the_praise.htm"><span class="l">For they Loved the Praise of Men More than the Praise of God. John <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> people of Jerusalem. There is a plain distinction between self-love, or<br> the simple desire of happiness, and <b>selfishness</b>. Self-love <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../finney/lectures to professing christians/for they loved the praise.htm</font><p><a href="/library/kingsley/twenty-five_village_sermons/sermon_xxi_heaven_on_earth.htm"><span class="l">Heaven on Earth</span></a> <br><b>...</b> own miserable, worthless souls, and getting God's wages without doing God's<br> work"as if that was godliness,"as if that was any thing but <b>selfishness</b>; as if <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../kingsley/twenty-five village sermons/sermon xxi heaven on earth.htm</font><p><a href="/library/neander/the_first_epistle_of_john/1_john_ii_9.htm"><span class="l">1 John ii. 9</span></a> <br><b>...</b> this love, viz. <b>selfishness</b>, which excludes love, which begets hate,"the<br> characteristic mark of the life of darkness. "He that <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/neander/the first epistle of john/1 john ii 9.htm</font><p><a href="/library/percival/sermons_at_rugby/xi_members_one_of_another.htm"><span class="l">"Members one of Another. "</span></a> <br><b>...</b> that, starting from the Divine Sacrifice as the central fact of human life, it was<br> intended to root out of our hearts the noxious weed of <b>selfishness</b> by the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/...//christianbookshelf.org/percival/sermons at rugby/xi members one of another.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/s/selfishness.htm"><span class="l"><b>Selfishness</b> (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Selfishness</b> (4 Occurrences). <b>...</b> Proverbs 18:1 An unfriendly<br> man pursues <b>selfishness</b>, and defies all sound judgment. (WEB). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/selfishness.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/epicureans.htm"><span class="l">Epicureans (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> for his friends. But theory was capable of serving the purposes of worse<br> men to justify license and <b>selfishness</b>. 6. Social Contract <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/epicureans.htm - 20k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/iscariot.htm"><span class="l">Iscariot (11 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> of the other disciples to Himself, the teaching by which He uplifted their souls<br> above all earthly things, were as chafing bonds to the <b>selfishness</b> of Judas. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/iscariot.htm - 25k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/judas.htm"><span class="l">Judas (42 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> of the other disciples to Himself, the teaching by which He uplifted their souls<br> above all earthly things, were as chafing bonds to the <b>selfishness</b> of Judas. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/judas.htm - 45k</font><p><a href="/topical/u/unfriendly.htm"><span class="l">Unfriendly (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance Unfriendly (1 Occurrence). Proverbs 18:1 An unfriendly<br> man pursues <b>selfishness</b>, and defies all sound judgment. (WEB NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/u/unfriendly.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/jacob.htm"><span class="l">Jacob (361 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> an enterprising hunter. His dealing with Esau, however, showed much mean<br><b>selfishness</b> and cunning (Genesis 25:29-34). When Isaac <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/jacob.htm - 77k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/greed.htm"><span class="l">Greed (19 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> The Master however said to him, "Here we see how you Pharisees clean the outside<br> of the cup or plate, while your secret hearts are full of greed and <b>selfishness</b><b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/greed.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/wealthy.htm"><span class="l">Wealthy (22 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> certain kinds of sins against which they are frequently warned, eg, highmindedness<br> (1 Timothy 6:17); oppression of the poor (James 2:6); <b>selfishness</b> (Luke 12 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/wealthy.htm - 17k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/wealth.htm"><span class="l">Wealth (340 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> certain kinds of sins against which they are frequently warned, eg, highmindedness<br> (1 Timothy 6:17); oppression of the poor (James 2:6); <b>selfishness</b> (Luke 12 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/wealth.htm - 40k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/indulge.htm"><span class="l">Indulge (12 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> restrain. 2. (vt) to give free course to; to give one's self up to; as, to<br> indulge sloth, pride, <b>selfishness</b>, or inclinations; 3. (vt <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/indulge.htm - 10k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-selfishness.html">What does the Bible say about selfishness? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/selfish-ambition-vain-conceit.html">What does it mean to do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit (Philippians 2:3)? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/gender-selection.html">Is it wrong for parents to select the gender of their children, such as through Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD)? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/selfishness.htm">Selfishness: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Selfishness (4 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/11-39.htm">Luke 11:39</a></span><br />The Master however said to him, "Here we see how you Pharisees clean the outside of the cup or plate, while your secret hearts are full of greed and <span class="boldtext">selfishness</span>.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/galatians/5-20.htm">Galatians 5:20</a></span><br />idolatry, sorcery, hatred, strife, jealousies, outbursts of anger, rivalries, divisions, heresies,<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/philippians/2-3.htm">Philippians 2:3</a></span><br />nothing in rivalry or vain-glory, but in humility of mind one another counting more excellent than yourselves --<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/18-1.htm">Proverbs 18:1</a></span><br />An unfriendly man pursues <span class="boldtext">selfishness</span>, and defies all sound judgment.<br /><span class="source">(WEB)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/s/selfishness.htm">Selfishness</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/s/selfishness--all_men_addicted_to.htm">Selfishness: All Men Addicted To</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/s/selfishness--cain.htm">Selfishness: Cain</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/s/selfishness--characteristic_of_the_last_days.htm">Selfishness: Characteristic of the Last Days</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/s/selfishness--contrary_to_the_law_of_god.htm">Selfishness: Contrary to the Law of God</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/s/selfishness--especially_forbidden_to_saints.htm">Selfishness: Especially Forbidden to Saints</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/s/selfishness--exhibited_in_being_lovers_of_ourselves.htm">Selfishness: Exhibited in Being Lovers of Ourselves</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/s/selfishness--exhibited_in_living_to_ourselves.htm">Selfishness: Exhibited in Living to Ourselves</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/s/selfishness--exhibited_in_neglect_of_the_poor.htm">Selfishness: Exhibited in Neglect of the Poor</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/s/selfishness--exhibited_in_performing_duty_for_reward.htm">Selfishness: Exhibited in Performing Duty for Reward</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/s/selfishness--exhibited_in_pleasing_ourselves.htm">Selfishness: Exhibited in Pleasing Ourselves</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/s/selfishness--exhibited_in_seeking_after_gain.htm">Selfishness: Exhibited in Seeking After Gain</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/s/selfishness--exhibited_in_seeking_our_own.htm">Selfishness: Exhibited in Seeking Our Own</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/s/selfishness--exhibited_in_seeking_undue_precedence.htm">Selfishness: Exhibited in Seeking Undue Precedence</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/s/selfishness--exhibited_in_serving_god_for_reward.htm">Selfishness: Exhibited in Serving God for Reward</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/s/selfishness--general_scriptures_concerning.htm">Selfishness: General Scriptures Concerning</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/s/selfishness--god_hates.htm">Selfishness: God Hates</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/s/selfishness--haman.htm">Selfishness: Haman</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/s/selfishness--inconsistent_with_christian_love.htm">Selfishness: Inconsistent With Christian Love</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/s/selfishness--inconsistent_with_communion_of_saints.htm">Selfishness: Inconsistent With Communion of Saints</a></p><p class="pspc"><a 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