What Does the Bible Say About Selfishness?

Philippians 2:3

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.”

Galatians 5:26

“Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.”

James 3:16

“For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice.”

1 Corinthians 10:24

“No one should seek their own good, but the good of others.”

Proverbs 28:25

“The greedy stir up conflict, but those who trust in the Lord will prosper.”

Ephesians 5:21

“Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.”

Luke 6:31

“Do to others as you would have them do to you.”