"Selfish desires" refers to having strong wishes or wants that are focused solely on benefiting oneself, without considering the needs or well-being of others. Full definition
It promotes selfish desires of parents who do not want responsibility for parenting, but wish to be treated as parents. (thelizlibrary.org)
But even works can give false evidence, and be motivated by selfish desires, and thus be false works! (redeeminggod.com)
When each person satisfies that the basic human need — to feel a part of something bigger — he or she is less likely to be focused on selfish desires. (entrepreneur.com)