If you search for "passion" in the New Testament of the Bible, you find this list:
- Romans 7:5
For when we were controlled by the sinful nature, the sinful passions aroused by the law were at work in our bodies, so that we bore fruit for death.
Romans 7:4-6 (in Context) Romans 7 (Whole Chapter) - 1 Corinthians 7:9
But if they cannot control themselves, they should marry, for it is better to marry than to burn with passion.
1 Corinthians 7:8-10 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 7 (Whole Chapter) - Galatians 5:24
Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions and desires.
Galatians 5:23-25 (in Context) Galatians 5 (Whole Chapter) - 1 Thessalonians 4:5
not in passionate lust like the heathen, who do not know God;
1 Thessalonians 4:4-6 (in Context) 1 Thessalonians 4 (Whole Chapter) - Titus 2:12
It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age,
Titus 2:11-13 (in Context) Titus 2 (Whole Chapter) - Titus 3:3
At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another.
Titus 3:2-4 (in Context) Titus 3 (Whole Chapter)
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It just jumped out to me today that every use is referring to a negative thing, a sinful thing, or a worldly thing, and never encouraged or idealized. And that seemed interesting enough to share.
