18 Bible Verses about Bad Thoughts

Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.

We cast down imaginations, and every high thing that is exalted against the knowledge of God. We bring every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ.

Put on (live like) (clothe yourself with) the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not make provision for the desires of the flesh.

The good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth that which is good. The evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth that which is evil. Out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.

Guard your heart with all diligence for out of it come the source of life.

Just as he thinks in his heart: Eat and drink, he says to you. But his heart is not with you.

God has not given us a spirit of timidity (fear), but of power and love and discipline.

Be subject to God! Resist [Satan] the Devil and he will flee from you.

When I worried about many things, your assuring words comforted me.

The Word of God is alive and active and sharper than any two-edged sword. (Ephesians 6:17) It separates the physical person from the spiritual person, of both joints and marrow. And it can discern (judge) the thoughts and intentions of the heart. (John 12:48)

Do not be conformed to this world (religious, social, political, and economic arrangement). But be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Prove what is the good, acceptable, and perfect will of God.

They who live according to flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh. They who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit.

Each man is tempted when he is drawn away by his evil desire (lust). He is enticed (allured). Then evil desires, when conceived, give birth to sin: and the sin, when it is full grown, brings forth death.

Holy brothers, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Jesus.

The mind of sinful flesh (fleshly thought) means death; but the mind influenced by the Spirit gives life and peace.

You put away your former way (course) (behavior) (conversation) of life, the old self that was corrupt with the lusts of deceit. You are renewed in the spirit (vital principles) (attitude) of your mind (understanding). Put on the new man, that in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and holiness of the truth.

However, I tell you that whoever looks at a woman with lustful thoughts commits adultery with her in his heart.

Search for Jehovah and his strength. Always seek his presence.