Dictionary entry

Selfishness

R. A. Torrey's New Topical Textbook

Contrary to the law of God Le 19:18; Mt 22:39; Jas 2:8

The example of Christ condemns Joh 4:34; Ro 15:3; 2Co 8:9

God hates Mal 1:10

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Being lovers of ourselves 2Ti 3:2

Pleasing ourselves Ro 15:1

Seeking our own 1Co 10:33; Php 2:21

Seeking after gain Isa 56:11

Seeking undue precedence Mt 20:21

Living to ourselves 2Co 5:15

Neglect of the poor 1Jo 3:17

Serving God for reward Mal 1:10

Performing duty for reward Mic 3:11

Inconsistent with Christian love 1Co 13:5

Inconsistent with communion of saints Ro 12:4,5; 1Co 12:12-27

Especially forbidden to saints 1Co 10:24; Php 2:4

The love of Christ should constrain us to avoid 2Co 5:14,15

Ministers should be devoid of 1Co 9:19-23; 10:33

All men addicted to Eph 2:3; Php 2:21

Saints falsely accused of Job 1:9-11

Characteristic of the last days 2Ti 3:1,2

Exemplified

Cain Ge 4:9

Nabal 1Sa 25:3,11

Haman Es 6:6

Priests Isa 56:11

Jews Zec 7:6

James and John Mr 10:37

Multitude Joh 6:26