35 Bible Verses About Bad Thoughts
Proverbs 23:7
“For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.”
Romans 12:2
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
Philippians 4:8
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”
Psalm 139:23-24
“Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.”
Matthew 5:28
“But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.”
Ephesians 4:29
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.”
Colossians 3:2
“Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.”
2 Corinthians 10:5
“We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”
Proverbs 16:3
“Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.”
Isaiah 26:3
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast because they trust in you.”
Psalm 19:14
“May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.”
Romans 8:6
“The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.”
Proverbs 4:23
“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”
Matthew 15:18
“But the things that come out of a person’s mouth come from the heart, and these defile them.”
Psalm 51:10
“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.”
James 1:14-15
“But each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.”
Matthew 12:34
“For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.”
Psalm 94:11
“The LORD knows all human plans; he knows that they are futile.”
Proverbs 15:26
“The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but gracious words are pure in his sight.”
Philippians 2:5
“In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus.”
Proverbs 21:2
“A person may think their own ways are right, but the LORD weighs the heart.”
Romans 14:23
“But whoever has doubts is condemned if they eat, because their eating is not from faith; and everything that does not come from faith is sin.”
Psalm 119:11
“I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.”
Proverbs 24:9
“The schemes of folly are sin, and people detest a mocker.”
1 Peter 1:13
“Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming.”
Proverbs 15:14
“The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.”
Galatians 5:16
“So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.”
Proverbs 27:19
“As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart.”
Ephesians 5:15-17
“Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.”
Psalm 119:105
“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”
2 Timothy 1:7
“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.”
Psalm 94:19
“When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.”
Romans 12:21
“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”
Psalm 119:37
“Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word.”
2 Corinthians 5:17
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”
Psalm 26:2
“Test me, LORD, and try me, examine my heart and my mind.”
Romans 13:12
“The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.”
1 John 5:5
“Who is it that overcomes the world? Only the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.”
Psalm 119:97
“Oh, how I love your law! I meditate on it all day long.”
Proverbs 12:15
“The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.”
Romans 8:5
“Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires.”
Psalm 119:113
“I hate double-minded people, but I love your law.”
2 Corinthians 7:1
“Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.”
