Contrary to the law of God
Leviticus 19:18; Matthew 22:39; James 2:8
The example of Christ condemns
John 4:34; Romans 15:3; 2 Corinthians 8:9
God hates
Malachi 1:10
EXHIBITED IN
- Being lovers of ourselves
  2 Timothy 3:2
- Pleasing ourselves
  Romans 15:1
- Seeking our own
  1 Corinthians 10:33; Philippians 2:21
- Seeking after gain
  Isaiah 56:11
- Seeking undue precedence
  Matthew 20:21
- Living to ourselves
  2 Corinthians 5:15
- Neglect of the poor
  1 John 3:17
- Serving God for reward
  Malachi 1:10
- Performing duty for reward
  Micah 3:11
Inconsistent with Christian love
1 Corinthians 13:5
Inconsistent with communion of saints
Romans 12:4,5; 1 Corinthians 12:12-27
Especially forbidden to saints
1 Corinthians 10:24; Philippians 2:4
The love of Christ should constrain us to avoid
2 Corinthians 5:14,15
Ministers should be devoid of
1 Corinthians 9:19-23; 10:33
All men addicted to
Ephesians 2:3; Philippians 2:21
Saints falsely accused of
Job 1:9-11
Characteristic of the last days
2 Timothy 3:1,2
Exemplified
- Cain
  Genesis 4:9
- Nabal
  1 Samuel 25:3,11
- Haman
  Esther 6:6
- Priests
  Isaiah 56:11
- Jews
  Zechariah 7:6
- James and John
  Mark 10:37
- Multitude
  John 6:26

Bibliography Information
Torrey, Reuben Archer. Entry for 'Selfishness'. Torrey's Topical Textbook. https://www.studylight.org/concordances/eng/ttt/s/selfishness.html. 1897.

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