Bible Verses About The Mind & Thoughts

We are transformed by the renewing of our minds and called to set our thoughts on what is true and lovely. The peace of God guards the heart and mind in Christ Jesus. These verses help you take every thought captive and dwell on the good.

Renewing the Mind — Romans 12:2

Do not let this present age press you into its mold, but be changed through and through as your mind is made new. Then you will be able to test and recognize the will of God: what is good and pleasing and perfect.

Captive Thoughts — 2 Corinthians 10:5

and every proud tower raised against the knowledge of God. We capture every thought and lead it away to obey Christ.

Meditation — Psalm 1:2

Instead, the instruction of the LORD is their delight, and they recite it quietly to themselves day and night.

Setting the Mind Above — Colossians 3:2

Fix your thoughts on what is above, not on what is on earth.

Doubt — James 1:6

But you must ask in faith, without wavering. Anyone who wavers is like a wave out at sea, driven by the wind and thrown this way and that.

Confusion — 1 Corinthians 14:33

God is the God of peace, not of disorder, as is true in all the churches of God’s holy people.

A Sound Mind — 2 Timothy 1:7

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but a spirit of power and love and sound judgment.

Think on These Things — Philippians 4:8

Finally, brothers and sisters: all that is true, all that is honorable, all that is just, all that is pure, all that is lovely, all that is well spoken of—if there is any virtue, anything that deserves praise—let your minds dwell on these things.

A Steadfast Mind — Isaiah 26:3

The mind that is held steady you guard in peace, unbroken peace, for it relies on you.

The Mind of Christ — 1 Corinthians 2:16

For “who has ever known the mind of the Lord well enough to instruct him?” But we have the mind of Christ.

Guard Your Heart — Proverbs 4:23

More than anything you protect, protect your heart, because the whole course of your life flows out of it.

Be Sober-Minded — 1 Peter 5:8

Keep a clear head. Stay awake. The devil, your opponent, roams about like a lion that roars, hunting for someone to swallow up.

Search Me, O God — Psalm 139:23

God, look deep into me and know my heart; put me to the test and know my restless thoughts.