Bible Verses About Self-Control

Like a city that is broken down and without walls is a man whose spirit is without restraint.

Every man who strives in the games exercises self-control in all things. Now they do it to receive a corruptible crown, but we an incorruptible.

instructing us to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we would live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world;

and in knowledge, self-control; and in self-control patience; and in patience godliness;

One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.

For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

but I beat my body and bring it into submission, lest by any means, after I have preached to others, I myself should be rejected.

So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;

Those who belong to Christ have crucified the flesh with its passions and lusts.

Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.

A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.

so then let’s not sleep, as the rest do, but let’s watch and be sober.

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