Being selfish is a trait that most individuals strive to avoid. The Bible is replete with guidance and wisdom on selflessness and the importance of caring for others. Here are ten Bible quotes that illuminate the perils of selfishness and encourage a heart of generosity and compassion.
1. Philippians 2:3
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.”
2. James 4:1-2
“What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? You desire but do not have, so you kill. You covet but you cannot get what you want, so you quarrel and fight.”
3. Galatians 5:26
“Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.”
4. 1 John 3:17
“If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person?”
5. Luke 6:38
“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”
6. Proverbs 28:27
“Those who give to the poor will lack nothing, but those who close their eyes to them receive many curses.”
7. Romans 12:10
“Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.”
8. Matthew 23:11
“The greatest among you will be your servant.”
9. 1 Corinthians 10:24
“No one should seek their own good, but the good of others.”
10. Acts 20:35
“It is more blessed to give than to receive.”
These verses collectively convey a powerful message about putting others before oneself, echoing the essence of true biblical love and compassion.
