- 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
Reuben Archer Torrey (28 January 1856 – 26 October 1928) was an American evangelist, pastor, educator, and writer. He aligned with Keswickian theology.[1]
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