24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have nailed the passions and desires of their sinful nature to his cross and crucified them there.

5 So put to death the sinful, earthly things lurking within you. Have nothing to do with sexual immorality, impurity, lust, and evil desires. Don’t be greedy, for a greedy person is an idolater, worshiping the things of this world.

11 Dear friends, I warn you as "temporary residents and foreigners" to keep away from worldly desires that wage war against your very souls.

4 Then each of you will control his own body* and live in holiness and honor— 5 not in lustful passion like the pagans who do not know God and his ways.

31 So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.

9 But if they can’t control themselves, they should go ahead and marry. It’s better to marry than to burn with lust.

26 That is why God abandoned them to their shameful desires. Even the women turned against the natural way to have sex and instead indulged in sex with each other. 27 And the men, instead of having normal sexual relations with women, burned with lust for each other. Men did shameful things with other men, and as a result of this sin, they suffered within themselves the penalty they deserved.

3 For a time is coming when people will no longer listen to sound and wholesome teaching. They will follow their own desires and will look for teachers who will tell them whatever their itching ears want to hear. 4 They will reject the truth and chase after myths.

3 And even when you ask, you don’t get it because your motives are all wrong—you want only what will give you pleasure.