7 Bible Verses about Madness
Most Relevant Verses
But he was rebuked for his transgression: a dumb ass spoke with a human voice and checked the madness of the Prophet.
Again there arose a division among the Jews because of these words. Many of them said, "He is possessed by a demon and is mad. Why do you listen to him?" Others argued, "That is not the language of a demoniac: and can a demon open blind men's eyes?"
The Pharisees heard it and said, "This man only expels demons by the power of Baal-zebul, the Prince of demons."
And He went into a house. But again the crowd assembled, so that there was no opportunity for them even to snatch a meal. Hearing of this, His relatives came to seize Him by force, for they said, "He is out of his mind." The Scribes, too, who had come down from Jerusalem said, "He has Baal-zebul in him; and it is by the power of the Prince of the demons that he expels the demons."
But some among them said, "It is by the power of Baal-zebul, the Prince of the demons, that he expels the demons."
As Paul thus made his defence, Festus exclaimed in a loud voice, "You are raving mad, Paul; and great learning is driving you mad." "I am not mad, most noble Festus," replied Paul; "I am speaking words of sober truth.
For if we have been beside ourselves, it has been for God's glory; or if we are now in our right senses, it is in order to be of service to you.