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.
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.”
[Commentary and Translations for Hebrews 12:11]
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.”
[Commentary and Translations for Proverbs 25:28]
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.”
[Commentary and Translations for 1-Corinthians 9:24]
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.”
[Commentary and Translations for 2-Timothy 1:7]
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.”
[Commentary and Translations for 1-Corinthians 9:27]
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.”
[Commentary and Translations for Galatians 5:22]
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.”
[Commentary and Translations for Proverbs 13:4]
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.”
[Commentary and Translations for Titus 2:11]
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;”
[Commentary and Translations for Titus 2:12]
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;”
[Commentary and Translations for Titus 1:8]
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.”
[Commentary and Translations for Proverbs 15:32]
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.”
[Commentary and Translations for 1-Corinthians 9:25]
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.”
[Commentary and Translations for Proverbs 13:24]
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.”
[Commentary and Translations for Proverbs 13:18]
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.”
[Commentary and Translations for Hebrews 13:5]
Related Themes: Money | Loneliness | Finances | Complaining | Greed
Proverbs 12:1
“1 Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.”
[Commentary and Translations for Proverbs 12:1]
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.”
[Commentary and Translations for Proverbs 29:17]
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.”
[Commentary and Translations for Ephesians 6:4]
Related Themes: Children | Education | Respecting Your Parents | Attitude | Morality
Galatians 5:23
“23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.”
[Commentary and Translations for Galatians 5:23]
Related Themes: Self-Control | Indulgence | Temperance | Lust
