14 Bible Verses about Bad Thoughts

Finally, my brethren, whatever has the character of truth, of dignity, of justice, of chastity, whatever can procure you esteem and reputation, in a word, if there be any thing virtuous or praise-worthy, let that be the object of your enquiry.

to level all the barriers they contrive for obstructing the divine doctrine, and to make their pride captive to the authority of Christ.

but imitate the Lord Jesus Christ, and by no means indulge any sensual desires.

a good man out of the good treasure of his heart produces what is good: and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart produces what is evil: for 'tis from the abundance of the heart, that the mouth speaketh.

for the spirit, which God has given us, is not a spirit of timidity, but of fortitude, of benevolence, and of moderation.

Surrender therefore to God, resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

for the word of God is active and efficacious, sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating even to the division of soul and spirit, to the smallest and most inward parts, distinguishing the thoughts, and intentions of the heart.

and be not conformed to the present age: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may perceive what God requires of you is good, and acceptable, and perfect.

for they that are sensually affected, abandon themselves to sensuality, but the spiritual pursue their spiritual entertainments.

a man is instigated, and drawn into the snare by his own vicious passions, which once indulg'd, are productive of sin, and the genuine offspring of sin is death.

Wherefore, christian brethren, you who are called to an heavenly inheritance, consider the apostle and high priest of the faith we profess, even Christ Jesus;

now sensual inclinations lead to death; but spiritual affections to a life of tranquillity.

to quit the vicious habits of your former conversation, corrupted by deceitful passions: and to be renewed in your mind, by living like men formed anew, after the image of God, in justice, sanctity, and truth.

but I tell you, that whosoever looks on a woman with impure desires is already guilty of approving the fact.