Bible Verses about 'Desires'

Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires… Psalm 37:4

Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4	Also delight yourself in Yahweh, and he will give you the desires of your heart. giving seeking heart
But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. Galatians 5:16	But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you won’t fulfill the lust of the flesh. sin Spirit desires

But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires. Romans 13:14	But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, for its lusts. desires addiction Jesus
For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do. Galatians 5:17	For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, that you may not do the things that you desire. obedience Spirit
But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, into a snare, into many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. 1 Timothy 6:9	But those who are determined to be rich fall into a temptation, a snare, and many foolish and harmful lusts, such as drown men in ruin and destruction. money greed materialism
For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world. 1 John 2:16	For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—isn’t the Father’s, but is the world’s. desires addiction pride
And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever. 1 John 2:17	The world is passing away with its lusts, but he who does God’s will remains forever. eternal life obedience desires
You are of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father's desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is a liar and the father of lies. John 8:44	You are of your father the devil, and you want to do the desires of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning, and doesn’t stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks on his own; for he is a liar, and the father of lies. devil desires truth
It shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be your slave. Matthew 20:26-27	It shall not be so among you; but whoever desires to become great among you shall be your servant. Whoever desires to be first among you shall be your bondservant. humility serving neighbor
For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. Romans 8:6	For the mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace. Spirit peace life
For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it. Luke 9:24	For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever will lose his life for my sake will save it. sacrifice life
For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. Matthew 16:25	For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, and whoever will lose his life for my sake will find it. salvation death life
Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. Colossians 3:5	Put to death therefore your members which are on the earth: sexual immorality, uncleanness, depraved passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. sin desires materialism
And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” Luke 9:23	He said to all, “If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.” obedience crucifixion
For “Whoever desires to love life and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit; let him turn away from evil and do good; let him seek peace and pursue it.” 1 Peter 3:10-11	For, “He who would love life and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit. Let him turn away from evil and do good. Let him seek peace and pursue it.” love peace life
By which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire. 2 Peter 1:4	By which he has granted to us his precious and exceedingly great promises; that through these you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world by lust. reward desires world
May he grant you your heart's desire and fulfill all your plans! Psalm 20:4	May he grant you your heart’s desire, and fulfill all your counsel. planning blessing heart
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 6:21	For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. materialism money heart
What is desired in a man is steadfast love, and a poor man is better than a liar. Proverbs 19:22	That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar. reliability money goodness
For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. Romans 8:5	For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. life body Spirit
They said to you, “In the last time there will be scoffers, following their own ungodly passions.” It is these who cause divisions, worldly people, devoid of the Spirit. Jude 1:18-19	They said to you, “In the last time there will be mockers, walking after their own ungodly lusts.” These are those who cause divisions and are sensual, not having the Spirit. end times desires church
Behold, his soul is puffed up; it is not upright within him, but the righteous shall live by his faith. Habakkuk 2:4	Behold, his soul is puffed up. It is not upright in him, but the righteous will live by his faith. righteousness life reliability
For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's will save it. Mark 8:35	For whoever wants to save his life will lose it; and whoever will lose his life for my sake and the sake of the Good News will save it. evangelism salvation life
And he sat down and called the twelve. And he said to them, “If anyone would be first, he must be last of all and servant of all.” Mark 9:35	He sat down and called the twelve; and he said to them, “If any man wants to be first, he shall be last of all, and servant of all.” humility Jesus understanding
In the path of your judgments, O Lord, we wait for you; your name and remembrance are the desire of our soul. Isaiah 26:8	Yes, in the way of your judgments, Yahweh, we have waited for you. Your name and your renown are the desire of our soul. law righteousness desires