18 Bible Verses about Bad Thoughts

Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honest, 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 on these things.

throwing down imaginations and every high thing that is exalted against the knowledge of God, and bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ;

But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, for its lusts.

The good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings out that which is good, and the evil man out of the evil treasure brings out that which is evil, for out of the abundance of the heart, his mouth speaks.

Guard your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life.

for as he thinks about the cost, so he is. "Eat and drink." he says to you, but his heart is not with you.

For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

Be subject therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

In the multitude of my thoughts within me, your comforts delight my soul.

For the word of God is living, and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and is able to discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.

But each one is tempted, when he is drawn away by his own lust, and enticed. Then the lust, when it has conceived, bears sin; and the sin, when it is full grown, brings forth death.

Therefore, holy brothers, partakers of a heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Jesus;

For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the the Spirit is life and peace;

that you put away, as concerning your former way of life, the old man, that grows corrupt after the lusts of deceit; and that you be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and put on the new man, who in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and holiness of truth.

but I tell you that everyone who gazes at a woman to lust after her has committed adultery with her already in his heart.

Seek the LORD and his strength. Seek his face forever more.