God has put it into our very nature. It is part of His image which we bear. The desire for food, intimacy, pleasure, influence, approval, security, ownership, health, life and adventure. But for each desire He has defined parameters and established boundaries. Food is to be eaten in moderation.
Intimacy is to occur within the bonds of marriage.
Ownership is to be contextualized by good stewardship. And the desire for approval is to stop short of men-pleasing. Perhaps there are stages here as well. Inordinate curiosity-casting a lustful look beyond these boundaries. Compulsiveness-experiencing the controlling influence of a desire.