1 John 2:16

God's Word

Not everything that the world offers—physical gratification, greed, and extravagant lifestyles—comes from the Father. It comes from the world, and

Cross References

Genesis 3:6

The woman saw that the tree had fruit that was good to eat, nice to look at, and desirable for making someone wise. So she took some of the fruit and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it.

Genesis 6:2

The sons of God saw that the daughters of other humans were beautiful. So they married any woman they chose.

Job 31:1

“I have made an agreement with my eyes. Then how can I look with lust at a virgin?

Psalm 73:6

That is why they wear arrogance like a necklace and acts of violence like clothing.

Psalm 78:18

They deliberately tested God by demanding the food they craved.

Psalm 78:30

but they still wanted more. While the food was still in their mouths,

Proverbs 27:20

Hell and decay are never satisfied, and a person’s eyes are never satisfied.

Proverbs 6:25

Do not desire her beauty in your heart. Do not let her catch you with her eyes.

Daniel 4:30

The king thought, “Look how great Babylon is! I built the royal palace by my own impressive power and for my glorious honor.”

Numbers 11:34

That place was called Kibroth Hattaavah [Graves of Those Who Craved ⌞Meat⌟] because there they buried the people who had a strong craving ⌞for meat⌟.

Numbers 11:4

Some foreigners among the Israelites had a strong craving for ⌞other kinds of⌟ food. Even the Israelites started crying again and said, “If only we had meat to eat!

Matthew 4:8

Once more the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms in the world and their glory.

Matthew 5:28

But I can guarantee that whoever looks with lust at a woman has already committed adultery in his heart.

Luke 4:5

The devil took him to a high place and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in an instant.

Romans 13:14

Instead, live like the Lord Jesus Christ did, and forget about satisfying the desires of your corrupt nature.

1 Corinthians 10:6

These things have become examples for us so that we won’t desire what is evil, as they did.

Galatians 5:17

What your corrupt nature wants is contrary to what your spiritual nature wants, and what your spiritual nature wants is contrary to what your corrupt nature wants. They are opposed to each other. As a result, you don’t always do what you intend to do.

Galatians 5:24

Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified their corrupt nature along with its passions and desires.

Ephesians 2:3

All of us once lived among these people, and followed the desires of our corrupt nature. We did what our corrupt desires and thoughts wanted us to do. So, because of our nature, we deserved God’s anger just like everyone else.

Titus 2:12

It trains us to avoid ungodly lives filled with worldly desires so that we can live self-controlled, moral, and godly lives in this present world.

Titus 3:3

Indeed, we, too, were once stupid, disobedient, and misled. We were slaves to many kinds of lusts and pleasures. We were mean and jealous. We were hated, and we hated each other.

James 3:15

That kind of wisdom doesn’t come from above. It belongs to this world. It is self-centered and demonic.

James 4:16

However, you brag because you’re arrogant. All such bragging is evil.

Joshua 7:21

I saw a fine robe from Babylonia, five pounds of silver, and a bar of gold weighing about one pound among the loot. I wanted them, so I took them. You will find them buried inside my tent with the silver beneath them.”

1 Peter 1:14

Because you are children who obey God, don’t live the kind of lives you once lived. Once you lived to satisfy your desires because you didn’t know any better.

1 Peter 2:11

Dear friends, since you are foreigners and temporary residents ⌞in the world⌟, I’m encouraging you to keep away from the desires of your corrupt nature. These desires constantly attack you.

2 Peter 2:10

This is especially true of those who follow their corrupt nature along the path of impure desires and who despise the Lord’s authority. These false teachers are bold and arrogant. They aren’t afraid to insult the ⌞Lord’s⌟ glory.

2 Peter 2:18

They arrogantly use nonsense to seduce people by appealing to their sexual desires, especially to sexual freedom. They seduce people who have just escaped from those who live in error.