18 Bible Verses about Bad Thoughts

Finally, brethren, 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.

Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;

But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the lusts of flesh.

A good man out of the good treasure of his heart, bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart, bringeth forth that which is evil: for from the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.

Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.

For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee.

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

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

For the word of God is living, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good and acceptable, and perfect will of God.

For they that are according to the flesh, do mind the things of the flesh: but they that are according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.

But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away by his own lust, and enticed. Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.

Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;

For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace:

That ye put off concerning the former manner of life the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts: And be renewed in the Spirit of your mind; And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.

But I say to you, That whoever looketh on a woman to lust after her, hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.

Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually.