The Bible teaches us to resist temptation and follow God’s word and this fundamental principle of Christianity can only be achieved through self discipline. It’s therefore crucial to work towards greater self discipline in all aspect of life from work, relationships to raising kids.
On this page, we’ve compiled a list of relevant bible verses about self discipline in ranked order to help you learn. Before exploring these, here are some key points to consider when reading through the Bible and become more self disciplined:
1) Self discipline is necessary for both our physical and spiritual well-being.
2) Understanding how self discipline can be achieved is essential for a prosperous life.
3) The Bible provides many examples of how acts of self discipline work. All the guidance you need is there.
4) Self Disciplining ourselves and those we love requires an understanding of the teachings of Jesus and can be found throughout the Scripture.
5) Daily Bible study will help us apply these teachings to our work and other aspects of daily life.
Below is the full list of bible verses on self discipline (King James Version – KJV). The list is ranked in order of popularity and we hope you find the inspiration you need.
Most Popular Bible Verses About Self Discipline
Hebrews 12:11
“11 Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.”
Related Themes: Discipline Suffering Children Procrastination
Proverbs 25:28
“28 He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.”
Related Themes: Self-Control Discipline Emotions Anger
1 Corinthians 9:24-27
“24 Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.25 And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.26 I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air:27 But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.”
Related Themes: Self-Control Quitting Determination Perseverance
2 Timothy 1:7
“7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
Related Themes: Fear Self Confidence Business Bullying Self-Control
1 Corinthians 9:27
“27 But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.”
Related Themes: Lust Self-Control Discipline Indulgence
Galatians 5:22-23
“22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.”
Related Themes: Holy Spirit Arguing Criticism Self-Control Strangers
Proverbs 13:4
“4 The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.”
Related Themes: Business Laziness Idleness Money Procrastination
Titus 2:11-14
“11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.”
Related Themes: Lust Reaping Self-Control Lust
Titus 2:12
“12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;”
Related Themes: Lust Self-Control Reverence Purity
Titus 1:8
“8 But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate;”
Related Themes: Strangers Self-Control Hospitality Discipline Indulgence
Proverbs 15:32
“32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.”
Related Themes: Criticism Correction Discipline
1 Corinthians 9:25
“25 And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.”
Related Themes: Self-Control Indulgence Moderation Concentration
Proverbs 13:24
“24 He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.”
Related Themes: Respecting Your Parents Children Discipline Abuse
Proverbs 13:18
“18 Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.”
Related Themes: Criticism Discipline Money
2 Chronicles 15:7
“7 Be ye strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak: for your work shall be rewarded.”
Related Themes: Never Give Up Giving Up Setting Goals Quitting Perseverance
Hebrews 13:5
“5 Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”
Related Themes: Money Loneliness Finances Complaining Greed
Proverbs 12:1
“1 Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.”
Related Themes: Discipline Criticism Respecting Your Parents Morality Learning
Proverbs 29:17
“17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.”
Related Themes: Children Respecting Your Parents Discipline Education Parents
Ephesians 6:4
“4 And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.”
Related Themes: Children Education Respecting Your Parents Attitude Morality
Galatians 5:23
“23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.”
Related Themes: Self-Control Indulgence Temperance Lust
Proverbs 22:6
“6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”
Related Themes: Children Education Respecting Your Parents Business Learning
Proverbs 29:15
“15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.”
Related Themes: Respecting Your Parents Children Education Discipline Wisdom
1 Peter 4:7
“7 But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.”
Related Themes: Self-Control Rest Indulgence Drugs Holiness
Romans 8:13
“13 For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live.”
Related Themes: Lust Flesh Self-Control Afterlife
Philippians 4:13
“13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
Related Themes: Strength Omnipotence Self Confidence Life Greatness
Proverbs 18:9
“9 He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.”
Related Themes: Idleness Business Laziness Work Procrastination
Romans 8:18
“18 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.”
Related Themes: Suffering Hope Business Creativity Lust
Romans 12:2
“2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”
Related Themes: Complaining Lust Creativity Attitude Business
Proverbs 16:32
“32 He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.”
Related Themes: Patience Self-Control Bitterness Frustration Anger
Proverbs 15:5
“5 A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.”
