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100 Bible Verses About Self-Control

    Rank 151 to 180 Most Popular Bible Verses About Self-Control

    2 Peter 1:6

    6 And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;”

    Related Themes: Patience Perseverance Indulgence Temperance

    2 Corinthians 7:1

    1 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.”

    Related Themes: Holiness Impurity Reverence Repentance Discernment

    Ephesians 4:29

    29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.”

    Related Themes: Gossip Criticism Complaining Judging Others Cursing

    Galatians 5:22-25

    22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.24 And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.”

    Related Themes: Holy Spirit Arguing Criticism Strangers

    2 Timothy 4:5

    5 But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.”

    Related Themes: Clear Mind Drugs

    Hebrews 13:21

    21 Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.”

    Related Themes: Pleasing God Technology

    2 Timothy 3:16-17

    16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.”

    Related Themes: Criticism Education Business Education Learning

    John 15:5

    5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.”

    Related Themes: Frustration Quitting Identity Fortune Letting Go

    Romans 8:9

    9 But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.”

    Related Themes: Holy Spirit Omnipresence

    John 14:27

    27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”

    Related Themes: Peace Nervousness Loneliness Rest Hope

    Romans 7:18

    18 For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not.”

    Related Themes: Autism Holiness Flesh

    Galatians 6:9

    9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”

    Related Themes: Patience Frustration Reaping Perseverance Quitting

    2 Corinthians 12:9

    9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”

    Related Themes: Grace Strength Quitting Strength Struggle

    2 Peter 3:18

    18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.”

    Related Themes: Glorification Maturity New Day Grace Growth

    John 3:16

    16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

    Related Themes: Trespassing Life Love Money Omnipotence

    Philippians 1:6

    6 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:”

    Related Themes: Sovereignty Perseverance Hope Self Confidence Frustration

    Proverbs 25:27-28

    27 It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory.28 He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.”

    Related Themes: Pride Food Moderation Overeating Gluttony

    3 John 1:7

    7 Because that for his name’s sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.”

    Romans 5:6-8

    6 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die.8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”

    Related Themes: Strength Suffering Sacrifice Time

    Ephesians 6:11

    11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”

    Related Themes: Temptation Satan Perseverance Safety Devil

    Genesis 39:7-12

    7 And it came to pass after these things, that his master’s wife cast her eyes upon Joseph; and she said, Lie with me.8 But he refused, and said unto his master’s wife, Behold, my master wotteth not what is with me in the house, and he hath committed all that he hath to my hand;9 There is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?10 And it came to pass, as she spake to Joseph day by day, that he hearkened not unto her, to lie by her, or to be with her.11 And it came to pass about this time, that Joseph went into the house to do his business; and there was none of the men of the house there within.12 And she caught him by his garment, saying, Lie with me: and he left his garment in her hand, and fled, and got him out.”

    Related Themes: Lust Abstinence

    Jude 1:24-25

    24 Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy,25 To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.”

    Related Themes: Omnipotence Glorification Joy Divine Protection

    Proverbs 18:7

    7 A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.”

    Related Themes: Gossip

    1 Corinthians 7:36-38

    36 But if any man think that he behaveth himself uncomely toward his virgin, if she pass the flower of her age, and need so require, let him do what he will, he sinneth not: let them marry.37 Nevertheless he that standeth stedfast in his heart, having no necessity, but hath power over his own will, and hath so decreed in his heart that he will keep his virgin, doeth well.38 So then he that giveth her in marriage doeth well; but he that giveth her not in marriage doeth better.”

    Psalm 4:4

    4 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.”

    Related Themes: Frustration Rest Anger Frustration Heart

    Matthew 6:12

    12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.”

    Related Themes: Bitterness Forgiveness Trespassing Unforgiveness Forgiveness

    Mark 14:61

    61 But he held his peace, and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked him, and said unto him, Art thou the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?”

    Psalm 46:10

    10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.”

    Related Themes: Rest Patience Faith Letting Go Hope

    Titus 3:3

    3 For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.”

    Related Themes: Lust Indulgence Bitterness Testimony Envy

    1 Thessalonians 4:3-7

    3 For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication:4 That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour;5 Not in the lust of concupiscence, even as the Gentiles which know not God:6 That no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter: because that the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also have forewarned you and testified.7 For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness.”

    Related Themes: Lust Dating Holiness Lust Adultery

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