Bible Verses about “desire”
The Bible contains 14 verses about desire across both Old and New Testaments. These scriptures offer guidance and inspiration for your spiritual journey.
“No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.”
“Let us walk properly, as in the day; not in reveling and drunkenness, not in sexual promiscuity and lustful acts, and not in strife and jealousy.”
“But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, for its lusts.”
“Also delight yourself in Yahweh, and he will give you the desires of your heart.”
“but one thing is needed. Mary has chosen the good part, which will not be taken away from her."”
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled.”
“You shall seek me, and find me, when you shall search for me with all your heart.”
“If you seek her as silver, and search for her as for hidden treasures:”
“then you will understand the fear of Yahweh, and find the knowledge of God.”
“Yes, if you call out for discernment, and lift up your voice for understanding;”
“What the wicked fear, will overtake them, but the desire of the righteous will be granted.”
“Yahweh is good to those who wait for him, to the soul that seeks him.”
“He will fulfill the desire of those who fear him. He also will hear their cry, and will save them.”
“For I desire mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.”