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40 Bible Verses about Critical Thinking

The pursuit of wisdom and discernment, central tenets of critical thinking, find deep resonance in the Scriptures. The Bible, rich in wisdom literature, encourages us to seek understanding and insight.

“Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn away from them,” implores Solomon in Proverbs 4:5 , highlighting the value of wisdom and critical thought in our lives. In the complexity of our modern world, the ability to think critically, to weigh decisions, and discern truth is invaluable, and Scripture offers timeless guidance on cultivating these skills.

Throughout the Bible, we encounter figures who exemplify critical thinking. Daniel, with his wise and discerning spirit, stands out in the court of Babylon, or the Bereans in Acts, who are commended for diligently examining the Scriptures. These examples serve as testaments to the importance of thoughtful analysis and discernment in our faith journey and daily decisions.

The Bible does not shy away from encouraging questioning and exploration. From the Proverbs exalting wisdom and understanding to Jesus’ parables challenging conventional thinking, the Scriptures invite us to engage with our world and our faith thoughtfully and discerningly. Critical thinking, as presented in the Bible, is not about skepticism for its own sake, but about seeking truth, understanding God’s will, and applying His teachings wisely.

In this collection, we present 40 Bible verses about critical thinking. Each verse offers insight into the biblical perspective on critical thinking, encouraging us to embrace wisdom, seek understanding, and apply discernment in all aspects of our lives.

May these verses guide you in developing a thoughtful, discerning mind, grounded in the wisdom that comes from above, helping you navigate the complexities of life with clarity and purpose.

Embracing Wisdom and Understanding

Proverbs 2:6.

“For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.”

“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.”

Proverbs 18:2

“A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.”

Ecclesiastes 7:25

“I turned my heart to know and to search out and to seek wisdom and the scheme of things, and to know the wickedness of folly and the foolishness that is madness.”

1 Kings 3:9

Give your servant therefore an understanding mind to govern your people, that I may discern between good and evil , for who is able to govern this your great people?

The Value of Inquiry and Analysis

Proverbs 14:15.

“The simple believes everything, but the prudent gives thought to his steps.”

“Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.”

Proverbs 15:14

“The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.”

1 Thessalonians 5:21

Test everything; hold fast what is good.

Proverbs 19:20

Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom in the future.

Discernment and Decision Making

Hebrews 5:14.

“But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil.”

Proverbs 3:21

“My son, do not lose sight of these—keep sound wisdom and discretion.”

“But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.”

Proverbs 17:24

The discerning sets his face toward wisdom, but the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth .

Philippians 1:9-10

And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ.

The Counsel of Many Advisers

Proverbs 11:14.

“Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.”

Proverbs 24:6

“For by wise guidance you can wage your war, and in abundance of counselors there is victory.”

Proverbs 15:22

“Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed.”

Proverbs 12:15

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes , but a wise man listens to advice.

Exodus 18:21

Moreover, look for able men from all the people, men who fear God, who are trustworthy and hate a bribe, and place such men over the people as chiefs of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens.

Reflective Thinking and Self-Examination

2 corinthians 13:5.

“Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Or do you not realize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you fail to meet the test!”

Lamentations 3:40

“Let us test and examine our ways, and return to the Lord!”

Psalm 119:59

“I pondered the direction of my life, and I turned to follow your laws.”

“Now, therefore, thus says the Lord of hosts: Consider your ways.”

Galatians 6:4

“But let each one test his own work, and then his reason to boast will be in himself alone and not in his neighbor.”

Fostering Intellectual Humility and Openness

Proverbs 13:10.

“By insolence comes nothing but strife, but with those who take advice is wisdom.”

Romans 12:16

“Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight.”

Proverbs 26:12

“Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.”

“Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom.”

Proverbs 15:31

“The ear that listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise.”

Seeking Truth and Avoiding Deception

Proverbs 8:7.

“For my mouth will utter truth; wickedness is an abomination to my lips.”

Ephesians 4:25

“Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another.”

Proverbs 14:8

“The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deceiving.”

“And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

2 Timothy 2:15

“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.”

The Role of Reason and Logic in Faith

Isaiah 1:18.

Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool.

“And he reasoned in the synagogue every Sabbath, and tried to persuade Jews and Greeks.”

1 Peter 3:15

“But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect.”

2 Corinthians 10:5

“We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ.”

Luke 14:28-30

“For which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost, whether he has enough to complete it? Lest haply, after he has laid the foundation, and is not able to finish, all who see it begin to mock him, saying, ‘This man began to build and was not able to finish.

Valuing Knowledge and Understanding

Proverbs 1:5.

“Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance.”

Colossians 2:2-3

“That their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of God’s mystery, which is Christ.”

Proverbs 9:10

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.”

Daniel 1:17

As for these four youths, God gave them learning and skill in all literature and wisdom, and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams .

Proverbs 4:7

“The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight.”

These 40 Bible verses underscore the importance of critical thinking in the pursuit of wisdom and truth. They emphasize intellectual humility, the search for understanding, reasoning in faith, and valuing knowledge. These scriptures guide believers to engage their minds fully in their spiritual journey, encouraging them to think deeply, question, learn, and grow in their understanding of God and His world.

I’m Benjamin, a passionate spiritual seeker and creator of Verses and Prayers. Alongside my girlfriend Emma and our pet lizard Mulle, I cherish family life, enjoy exploring new places, and am deeply involved in my church community. My love for reading and singing biblical verses inspires every aspect of my journey.

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Why critical thinking is important for christians (and how to introduce it to your church), "it's critical to think critically, but don't be critical of those who don’t.".

I have been in church my entire life. I don’t remember where, but I do remember once being told that Christians should not think critically, because it’s never the right thing to be “critical” of others. 

Oh boy, do we, as the church, still have our work cut out for us.

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The Battle for the Bible Belt: The Forgotten Art of Christian Scholarship

It’s been said that it is easier to develop wholly committed Christians in areas of the world that are more liberal than others. 

For example, a Christian living out the truths of God’s Word in California or New York is going to be a bit more noticeable than the same person doing so in the hills of North Carolina. 

Don’t misunderstand me, the effects of sin are plenty noticeable here in North Carolina (plenty in the church, too).

But in the so-called “Bible Belt,” Christians are “a dime a dozen.” “Everybody’s” a Christian, “everybody” goes to church, “everybody” grew up in church, etc. 

I used to think that God wanted my family to be full-time in ministry traveling to other places, and maybe he’ll lead us in that direction in the future. 

For now, he has us blooming where we’ve been planted, and I’m convinced he’s right on target. 

In the Southern United States, at least, there is a need to rediscover the lost art of biblical scholarship. 

Christian living is important, absolutely, but there is a rational side to the Christian faith that I did not even know existed growing up. 

I mean, I didn’t think to question my own faith  at all  until I was in my late 20’s! Until I asked the question, I always thought most Christians throughout history were somewhat like me—“good old boy” just doing his best to make it through this world.

And let me be very clear that I don’t mean to minimize that mentality. In fact, we probably need more of that, too!

Still, it’s unwise to believe something when you don’t have good reasons to believe it. You would never treat your medicine bottle that way. 

Why treat your eternal destiny that way?

Defining Critical Thinking For the Rest of Us

Allow me to start with an example, then we’ll break it down. 

The subheading of this article is: “It's critical to think critically, but don't be critical of those who don’t.”

Right away—without any formal training in logic—the reader is aware something is up. 

A few reasons: 

A fairly uncommon word (“critical”) was used multiple times in the same sentence. 

You can’t quite pinpoint it, but something doesn’t seem right about the way the words are used in the sentence. 

It sounds pithy. The very act of reading it elicits a curiosity to know more. 

If your mind went through an exercise like that when you first opened this article (even if quite quickly), then you—for a brief moment—began to go down the road of critical thinking. 

Critical thinking involves taking the time to  consider  that which has entered your mind. That’s really what it boils down to. 

If you’d like the dictionary’s opinion, it’s  the analysis of available facts, evidence, observations, and arguments to form a judgment.

So, what of my curious subtitle?

It’s a simple thing, really. There’s nothing wrong with it. But if you slow down, you see the same word being used in different ways. 

Again: It's critical to think critically, but don't be critical about it. 

We could reword it to: It’s important to think carefully, but don’t criticize those who don’t. 

The sentence doesn’t have much meaning behind it. But that was never the point. 

My point is that some people use the word in a fallacious way, called an equivocation. It’s when you trade  one  definition of a word for  another  definition of a word. 

So if someone said, “You shouldn’t think critically because it’s not nice to criticize someone else,” this statement would be absurd. Critical thinking is not the same thing as criticizing. 

Get to the Point, Steve

The point is that Christians—especially those from the Bible Belt and/or who have grown up in the church—do not have a habit of thinking critically. 

And in a world where it’s hard to know which way is up, Christians who do not have a firm foundation for their faith will be at a serious disadvantage when they enter higher education, the workforce, etc. 

(Of course, dangerous ideas persist in Kindergarten too, but hopefully I’m addressing an audience with the sense to have their kids in Christian or homeschool education of some sort,  if feasible. )

Critical thinking is no longer reserved for bookworms. It’s not a “nice to have.” It’s not “for the nerds” or the “smart guys.” 

If you don’t do it for yourself, do it for your children.

Our world is no safe place for folks content to wander about in the darkness. 

The Real, Real Reason for Critical Thinking in Christianity 

In the discipline of apologetics, 1 Peter 3:15 is often cited: 

…but in your hearts regard Christ the Lord as holy, ready any time to give a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you.

Although I think it has broad enough application to be true when speaking in terms of pure logic,  that’s not the immediate context of the passage.

The context is suffering.

To paraphrase the chapter, Peter is saying this: 

In times of suffering (which we all experience), you have the opportunity to be a persuasive witness to the goodness of God. To do so, you must be ready with an answer to explain to others why you have hope in Christ in the midst of your darkest moments.

Whoa! What a perspective! 

And so I ask: Does that apply to you? Are you a person who has experienced suffering? If not, do you think you ever will? 

What does suffering have to do with critical thinking, though? 

In the midst of suffering, even the most committed Christians often begin to doubt and question their faith. 

You won’t find a more committed Christian than Peter himself, who denied the Lord on three separate occasions for  fear  of suffering and persecution. 

When you become a critical thinker, you have the opportunity to show those in your immediate influence how God is good in the midst of suffering. 

Beyond Suffering: Critical Thinking and the Church

As I mentioned, though, it goes beyond suffering. 

The world is hurting not only emotionally and physically, but the world is also hurting intellectually. 

“Intellectual hurt” shows up primarily in two ways: 

A perceived lack of information

Rejection of information 

Do we have enough information?

The word “enough” is a moving target. After all, why create  more information (e.g., this very newsletter) if there is already enough information?

Nevertheless, there is “enough” information to make an informed decision to trust Christ with one’s eternal destiny. 

And in fact, this is true regardless of access to the Internet, the abundance of scholarly resources, etc. 

According to the Bible, there is a witness in creation (Ps. 19:1/Romans 1) and a witness in conscience (Romans 2:14-15) that renders humanity without excuse. 

Put another way, it’s obvious there’s a God.

But—and more to the point of this post—it goes further than that. Most of us need not rely  merely  on those instincts, because we  do  have an abundance of resources and information which inform the veracity of our faith. 

The issue is that many Christians are in the same position I was. Once the scholarly world of Christianity was revealed to me, it was like the floodgates had been opened. 

But until that point, I had no idea that world even  existed  in the first place! 

Exposing this side of Christianity to the everyday believer is a big part of what we do here. I want  every Christian  to be a Bible Nerd! That should be normal! 

If we can do our part to awaken more Christians to the reality that there is no lack of information, we will begin to see even greater change. 

What about those who have the information?

“Deconversion” is a huge trend and problem in the church. 

At the core, what’s happening (at least in many cases) is that someone who grew up with the perceived lack of information eventually discovers it, but that discovery comes in the way of those questioning or attempting to refute it. 

It’s quite easy to be minding your own business on YouTube or TikTok and come across someone who’s creating content about how they used to be a Christian and discovered, usually through other online influencers, that it isn’t actually true. 

At this point, one of two things usually happens: 

The person begins the process of critical thinking, engages scholarly resources created by Christians, and remains secure in their faith.

Or, they either (1) don’t engage those resources or (2) find them lacking, and “deconvert” from Christianity into some form of atheism or agnosticism. 

(For the record, I don’t mean to oversimplify. There will be outlier cases that follow neither of the paths listed above and are much more complex. I sympathize, and am essentially summarizing trends, here.) 

What can we do? 

As we become ever more conscious of objections to Christianity, new arguments for the existence of God, and utilize new points of connection and technology to help shepherd people’s thought lives, I’d like to suggest a few ways we can make critical thinking a regular part of our church culture. 

1. Taboo Banishment: We must encourage, allow, and even raise important and difficult questions within the church. 

Do you ever get the sense that certain subject matter is just not “allowed” in church? 

If you’ve never been given that impression, you are a blessed individual. Most churches—no matter how theologically mature—have “off limit” topics. 

We dramatically reduce these to our benefit.

This is very important: Whatever we’re not willing to talk about, the world gets to dictate in our minds. 

By definition, any conversation we do not have control over, we have forfeited control over. 

Things like pornography, addiction, and yes— critical thinking —have long been dominated by secular conversation because the church isn’t willing to deal with them. 

We can change that! Little by little, one small group, local church, regional fellowship, denomination, and movement at a time. 

2. Pastoral Apologetics: We must approach this subject matter with an emphasis on pastoral care. 

Once people  do  discover this side of their faith, many times, the pendulum swings the other direction and there is no emphasis on pastoral care, love, etc. 

This, too, is error. 

Paul was quite clear on this point: 

If I have the gift of prophecy and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith so that I can move mountains but do not have love, I am nothing. (1 Corinthians 13:2)

As we introduce critical thinking into our local church communities, let’s do so while ensuring we have a “God’s eye view” of people. 

Theology is important and informs our beliefs. But God is concerned with people coming to know and trust him, above all. 

As with most things, we should strive for balance. It  is  possible to come alongside a hurting person with pastoral love and care, while intellectually assuring them of God’s truth, love, and goodness. 

3. The Pastor-Scholar Ideal: We must return to the “scholar as pastor” and “pastor as scholar” ideals.

This—perhaps more than anything—is needed in our churches today. 

There was a time when the “smart guy” in the room was the local pastor. Can you believe that? Sadly today, there is almost the complete opposite assumption. 

Many Christians are, as we discussed, missing the scholarly historical context of Christian tradition. To be a Christian was not a “backwoods southern person” thing—it was the well-respected, default mode of operation. 

Much of this perception was influenced by the fact that the pastor was the scholar, and the scholar was the pastor. 

This ideal is possible today! A friend of mine who does this well is Marc Lambert. 

Marc’s  YouTube channel  is full of teaching he brings before his church, to—in a pastoral way—introduce the concepts of critical thinking and rationality. 

It’s also possible to accomplish this through staffing and volunteer work. 

If you’re a pastor but you are not inclined to the more philosophical side of things, perhaps you could get started by working with someone from your staff or congregation. 

Critical Thinking is Important for Christians

These days, it’s not a question of whether or not your faith—or the faith of someone you know—will be challenged. It’s a question of  when.

The stakes are too high to act like the proverbial ostrich who digs his head into the sand. 

It  is  possible to introduce critical thinking skills into our local churches and everyday Christian experience. 

It  should  be—and can be—normal to be a Bible nerd.

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Bible Verses about Our Thoughts

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Romans 12:2

Philippians 4:8

2 Timothy 1:7

Jeremiah 33:3

Proverbs 28:26, proverbs 4:23, ephesians 4:22-32.

Matthew 12:43-45

Matthew 21:22, matthew 15:11, 2 corinthians 10:5, romans 7:25, proverbs 3:5.

Colossians 3:2-5

Isaiah 11:3-4

Romans 1:28.

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What does the bible say about critical thinking.

Apr 8th, 2012 / Salt and Light

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. (Genesis 1:1—NKJV)

First words set the tone. When a tale begins with “Once upon a time…” every reader knows that it is a fairy tale and critical thinking takes a break. When the Declaration of Independence begins with “When in the course of human events…” critical thinking is awakened to action. When the United States Constitution begins with “We the people of the United States…” critical thinking knows it has power. When the Bible starts with the words, “In the beginning God created…” critical thinking learns it has boundaries and values which inform our conscience.

The idea of critical thinking may sound archaic and unappetizing to uninformed ears. I am not advocating being critical in the sense of finding fault simply for the purpose of finding fault. Critical thinking is thinking characterized by careful analysis. It forms “a sound, critical estimate of a problem.” A critical thinker often finds himself set apart from the rest of society—a society which seems more and more intent upon injecting into critical thinking both subjective feeling and wishful outcomes as starting points, as if such subjectivities are “refereeing and overruling” considerations.

“Critical, in its strictest use, implies an attempt at objective judging so as to determine both merits and faults.” It is the result of this process, and the sharing of objective conclusions, which is often attacked as being faultfinding. Nevertheless, without critical thinking every man is like a ship adrift. After all, the Gospel message is quite critical in its assertions about sin, its guilt, its consequences, and its solution.

God sets the boundaries and creates the values of critical thinking in the very first words of His revelation to mankind. “In the beginning” expresses His comprehension of all that is timeless. “God created” expresses His sovereign primacy over all that exists. From these words we know that God is absolute. Any thinking person would have to agree that God is nothing if not absolute. His absolutes then must define every virtue among men, including truth, love, freedom, mercy, justice, etc.—everything that sets humankind apart from all the rest of creation.

This verse is the very root of the definition of the nature of God, and the rest of the creation story defines the nature of man. Every man receives his uniqueness in that he bears the image of God (though marred by sin). He receives his individualism, his value, his property rights, his right to life, his responsive self-determination, and his freedom directly from God. This verse is also the very root of our understanding of Divine Sovereignty, and the rest of the creation story defines the nature of individual responsibility and ultimate human accountability to his Creator. From the intelligent design of God, informed critical thinking receives it boundaries and its values, not to mention its guidance.

Genesis 1:1 is elaborated by the rest of the creation story. From it you derive your value, freedom of conscience, responsibility to manage creation, love of truth, desire to promote human dignity in view of the image of God in every man, property rights, the right and responsibility to work, literal understanding of the revelation of God, individual soul liberty, understanding of the pervasive nature of sin active in every man necessitating the balance of authoritarian powers, blind justice, submission to God’s moral standards, and an appreciation for searching out the meaning of God’s design in everything in creation, including yourself.

Proverbs 1:7 reads, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.” Make critical thinking your regular thinking, finding your boundaries and values from God alone, and you will live a life pleasing in His sight (Romans 12:1–2). Trust and obey.

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Resources for Teaching Bible Students Critical Thinking Skills

Critical thinking skills are crucial for Christian young people. Having strong critical thinking skills can help them avoid all sorts of false teaching. These skills involve more than just comparing what they are told or read to scripture – all that is one great critical thinking practice for them to learn and practice.

There are quite a few helpful resources for teaching critical thinking skills to young people. Some of these are secular, but can easily be adapted for Bible classes by changing the examples to ones they might encounter when discussing Christianity, God, the Bible, etc.

• Examples of Critical Thinking: Biblical Application. Answers in Genesis has a great article showing how to use critical thinking skills to analyze something from science. They have other resources that can help students analyze scientific “finds” – helping them understand why there are often multiple interpretations to the same data. https://answersingenesis.org/apologetics/critical-thinking/examples-of-critical-thinking-biblical-application/
• The Thinking Toolbox books by Nathaniel & Hans Bluedorn. These books are written primarily for teens, but would also work for many upper elementary students. Each principle is followed by examples and exercises designed to give students practice. In most cases it would be relatively easy to substitute appropriate examples from the Bible or religious discussions.
• Practical Critical Thinking for Grades 9-12 by Catherine Connors-Nelson. While this is a secular teacher’s manual and student book set, it has so many good basics in it. Many of the activities could be adapted or you could use the general skills information and develop your own activities.
• The “Case” book series by Lee Strobel. A former reporter, Strobel does a great job of hunting the evidence trail for many of the doubts expressed by people. His books have student and children’s versions as well as the adult ones. He has recently partnered with a Christian University in CO, so I anticipate more apologetics materials coming out from him over the next several years.
• RightNow Media. Our church has a free subscription to this service that we are all allowed to use. It has a wealth of videos – including some great ones with apologetics. If you have a child who would rather watch than read, this may be worth checking out – even if you have to pay for a subscription.

Taking the time to work with your students on critical thinking skills can protect them from not only the arguments of atheists and people from other religions, but also from false teaching within the church. It’s worth taking class time to help them master it.

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The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.

For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed the evil thoughts, fornications, thefts, murders, adulteries, deeds of coveting and wickedness, as well as deceit, sensuality, envy, slander, pride and foolishness.

For as he thinks within himself, so he is. He says to you, “Eat and drink!” But his heart is not with you.

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

Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things.

Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus,

The naive believes everything, But the sensible man considers his steps.

for he powerfully refuted the Jews in public, demonstrating by the Scriptures that Jesus was the Christ.

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“ You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not leave him unpunished who takes His name in vain.

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35 Bible Verses About Overthinking To Find Comfort In God

Modified: January 9, 2024

Written by: Ina Inonog

Bible verses about overthinking teach us how harmful overthinking can be, and how we can overcome such thoughts through our faith in God.

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The Bible is full of bible verses about overthinking and anxiety. Because God knows that as mere mortals, we cannot help but overthink. Though seemingly normal, it is in fact a sin. Overthinking means thinking too much, excessive to the point of detriment – not just to our mental and emotional stability, but it also contributes to spiritual despair. Overthinking breeds worrying, which breeds seeds of doubts in our hearts that are detrimental to our faith in God. And anything that is not from faith, is sin ( Romans 14:23 ). 

Turn to God, and pray for greater faith because only He can grant us peace and serenity despite our swirling thoughts. These bible verses about overthinking can help us find God amidst our despair, and remind us that overthinking can be more harmful than helpful.

Bible Verses About Overthinking And Anxiety

Too much overthinking can lead to a lot of anxiety and stress. Nothing good comes out of overthinking; all it brings is unnecessary distress to your soul and spirit. But, do not be anxious, for the Lord is always with us. These bible verses for anxiety teach us that we truly have no need to be anxious because God is always with us. With him, we can be free from worry and anxiety.

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1. 1 Peter 5:7 – God Cares Enough To Know All Your Anxieties 

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1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

What Is God Saying: God cares so much to know what thoughts trouble us. So leave them to Him and stop monitoring them.  

2. Philippians 4:6 – God Calms All Anxieties

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Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

What Is God Saying:   This bible verse about anxiety tells us that no matter what the situation is or what the circumstances may be, God is here to listen to us. He alone can soothe all our anxieties, regardless of what they are.

3. Psalm 94:19 – God Soothes Our Hearts

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Psalm 94:19 When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.

What Is God Saying:   This scripture on anxiety teaches us that there is no room in our hearts for anxiety and overthinking when God resides in our hearts always.

4. Romans 8:38-39 – God’s Love Can Never Separate You From His Grace

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Romans 8:38-39 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

What Is God Saying:  Just as C.S. Lewis puts it “God, who foresaw your tribulation, has specially armed you to go through it, not without pain but without stain.”

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5. Isaiah 35:4 – Stay Strong

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Isaiah 35:4 Say to those with fearful hearts, “Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with a vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you.”

What Is God Saying:   Many bible verses about overthinking, like this one, teach us that we must hold on and remain strong, because in God’s time, He will be there to help us.

6. Proverbs 12:25 – God’s Word Will Heal Us

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Proverbs 12:25 Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.

What Is God Saying:  Any anxieties we carry from overthinking will be healed by God’s wise counsel.

7. Luke 12:25 – Worry About Nothing, And Pray About Everything

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Luke 12:25 Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life?

What Is God Saying:  Nothing good comes out of worrying and overthinking. They do nothing for us. But what we can do is pray – because prayer is an invitation for God to take over.

Bible Verses For Comfort When Overthinking

When we overthink, we get caught up in our thoughts and may end up losing sight of what’s important in the process. This is why it’s important to seek out comfort when we get stuck in our own mind, because for some, our minds are the most destructive places to be in. Offering a prayer for mental health and turning to the bible can help ease our most devastating thoughts. Ultimately, these bible verses about overthinking remind us that we can find comfort in God, as He alone can save us from our own despair.

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8. Jeremiah 29:11 – God Has Great Things In Store For Us

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Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

What Is God Saying: Remember God’s time over ours. We must trust in the Lord’s plan for us. Find comfort and hope in knowing that He only has good things in our future.

9. Psalm 23:4 – There Is Nothing To Fear With God

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Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

What Is God Saying: In God’s perfect and pure love, neither fear nor darkness can cripple us.

10. Psalm 119:76 – God Is Our Greatest Comforter

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Psalm 119:76 May your unfailing love be my comfort, according to your promise to your servant.

What Is God Saying:   The Lord is our greatest source of comfort. He never fails us, and when we find ourselves in need of serenity, He is always there to calm our hearts.

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11. 2 Timothy 1:7 –  God Made You Stronger Than You Think

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2 Timothy 1:7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.

What Is God Saying:  God gave us the Holy Spirit – His Spirit, so that we can be resilient and  overcome even the darkest of thoughts with the strength of the Lord.

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12. 2 Thessalonians 3:16 – God Is Everywhere Incognito

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2 Thessalonians 3:16 Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.

What Is God Saying:  There is no place you can run to or hide where the Lord can never find you , because He chose to always be with you, no matter what.

13. Joshua 1:9 – God Is Always In Your Corner 

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Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.

What Is God Saying:  There is no greater reassurance, especially when overthinking than knowing that God is in our corner, with us in the fire and holding back the seas. 

Bible Verses About Trusting God With Our Worries

What does the bible say about trusting God? We are taught to trust in Him wholeheartedly and lean on Him during difficult times. As these bible verses about worry and stress remind us, the Lord is our greatest refuge, so we must not hesitate to seek Him out at all times.

14. Matthew 6:25 – God Will Provide All That We Need

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Matthew 6:25 Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?

What Is God Saying: If God has created us to fulfill His will, then will He not ensure that everything is provided for us? God has never failed, and He won’t start now.

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15. Matthew 6:34 – Let Tomorrow Worry On Its Own

Matthew 6:34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

What Is God Saying: As Carrie Ten Boom says, “Worrying is carrying tomorrow’s load with today’s strength.” God has prepared you with the strength needed for today, today and He will provide the strength needed for tomorrow, tomorrow.

16. Lamentations 3:22-23 – God Renews His Mercies Each Morning 

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Lamentations 3:22-23 Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.

What Is God Saying:  We always start and end the day with God’s love. A new morning brings a fresh start for us, and is an opportunity to leave our previous worries behind.

17. Psalm 56:3 – Every Bit of Fear is the Opportunity for Greater Trust 

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Psalm 56:3 When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.

What Is God Saying:  Every fear that we have is another opportunity for us to trust God. Every waking moment is a moment for us to be dependent on God. 

18. Matthew 11:28 – There is No Burden or Sorrow that God Cannot Heal 

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Matthew 11:28 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

What Is God Saying:   Earth has no sorrow, burden or worry that God cannot heal. Humble yourself and let God give you rest.  

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19. Hebrews 13:6 – Stop Trusting Your Feelings, Trust God 

Hebrews 13:6 So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”

What Is God Saying:  Many times our feelings are not in sync with the truth – and that is God is our forever helper. So do not bend the truth to feed your thoughts or feelings. They will betray you, but not God. 

20. Exodus 14:14 – Every Battle Of Yours Is Also God’s

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Exodus 14:14 The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.  

What Is God Saying:  Every battle that you have your thoughts and fears, is as much your fight as it is God’s. Let Him command and lead.

21. Hebrews 13:8 – God Never Changes, His Promise Always Kept

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Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

What Is God Saying:  The Lord is our greatest constant in life. No matter how we have become, He remains faithful and true to us.

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Bible Verses About Positive Thinking

Fight and bring goodness into your battle. We can fight our thoughts by making the effort to try and see things in a more positive light – focusing on God’s blessings in our lives and seeing just how good He has been to us. These bible verses about positive thinking show us that life on earth has never been about us, but about God. 

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22. Colossians 3:2 – Set Your Minds On Heaven 

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Colossians 3:2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.

What Is God Saying:  Focus on what matters the most: our faith in God. Earthly matters are fleeting and will cease to exist but only Lord’s kingdom in Heaven reigns eternal.

23. Proverbs 17:22 – Positivity Heals

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Proverbs 17:22 A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

What Is God Saying:  Focusing on the negative festers our hearts and destroys us from the inside. Instead, focus on the positive, as this will help enlighten us and welcome the Lord into our hearts.

24. Psalm 118:24 – Be Joyful, Be Glad

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Psalm 118:24 The LORD has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad.

What Is God Saying:  Making the choice to live a more joyful life should be easy. The Lord teaches us how to enjoy life , and by choosing to be joyful, we are also choosing God and His most holy grace.

25. Romans 12:12 – Remain Hopeful, Patient, And Faithful 

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Romans 12:12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.

What Is God Saying:   Because God is for us and not against us, joyfulness in hope, patience in trials, and remaining faithful in prayers will be easier for us.

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26. Philippians 4:8 – Think About What Pleases God 

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Philippians 4:8 Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

What Is God Saying:  Whatever pleases God are the thoughts that should fill our minds. The more we think of these, the more we want to live them out. 

27. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 – Embracing Your Weaknesses Is Strength

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2 Corinthians 12:9-10 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

What Is God Saying:  Our weaknesses make us the most complex and unique of God’s creations. Embrace your weaknesses because they are a part of you. They are an opportunity to show your strength, as we are all able to rise from the ashes with God on our side.

28. Luke 6:45 – Positivity Breeds Positive Things

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Luke 6:45 A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.

What Is God Saying:  Positive thinking attracts positivity, while overthinking attracts negative thoughts. By living more positively, we are inviting more positivity into our lives and rejecting the worries of overthinking.

29. Exodus 15:2 – Not About You, But God 

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Exodus 15:2 The LORD is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him.

What Is God Saying:  Our lives on earth are nothing but borrowed breath. Take heart and praise Him for one day we will return to our heavenly place.

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Bible Verses About Overthinking And Suffering

We often surrender to our negative thoughts when life gets tough. However, when we lose ourselves to these thoughts, we also lose sight of our faith and may turn away from the Lord. These bible verses about life struggles remind us that all suffering is temporary, and the thoughts that poison our hearts when we overthink are temptations from evil trying to sway us from our faith.

30. Romans 5:3-4 – Rejoice In Your Suffering

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Romans 5:3-4 Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.

What Is God Saying:  Bible verses about overthinking tell us that suffering is a part of life. We must embrace the hardships we face because God needs to mold us before we are strengthened with renewed faith in Him.

31. Philippians 4:13 – Anything Is Possible With God

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Philippians 4:13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

What Is God Saying:  Anything is possible – even conquering our darkest thoughts – with God, for He gives us the fortitude we need to remain strong.

32. 1 John 5:5 – Your Faith Overcomes All 

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1 John 5:5 Who is it that overcomes the world? Only the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.

What Is God Saying:  Remain steadfast in your faith, because this is what will save us from our suffering and despair.

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33. Isaiah 40:29 – God Increases Our Strength When We Are Weak 

Isaiah 40:29 He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.

What Is God Saying:  God is our only source of strength because when all we see is a losing battle, God sees our victory. And when all we see is ashes, God sees beauty. 

34. James 1:12 – Suffering Is A Blessing

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James 1:12 Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.

What Is God Saying:  Our hearts may be asking God to remove the trial and give us for what we long for, but the Lord is actually teaching us to long for something better.

35. Romans 12:21 – Overcome Hardships With Good In Your Heart

Romans 12:21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

What Is God Saying:  Bible verses about overthinking teach us not to give in to our hardships. Fight your struggles with the goodness of God’s grace in your heart, for nothing comes from solving problems through abrasive means.

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“Prove all things; hold fast that which is good” — 1 Thessalonians 5:21

“But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy” — James 3:17

“Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world” — 1 John 4:1

“The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going” — Proverbs 14:15

“Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord : though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool” — Isaiah 1:18

“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” — 2 Timothy 2:15

“The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness” — Proverbs 15:14

“Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things” — 2 Timothy 2:7

“These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so” — Acts 17:11

“He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him” — Proverbs 18:17

“The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge” — Proverbs 18:15

“Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding” — Proverbs 3:13

“Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding” — Proverbs 4:7

“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” — Romans 12:2

“For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding” — Proverbs 2:6

“It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter” — Proverbs 25:2

“A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels” — Proverbs 1:5

“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things” — Philippians 4:8

“When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him” — Matthew 2:3

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God” — John 1:1

“But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea” — Matthew 18:6

“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth” — Genesis 1:1

“Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ” — Colossians 2:8

“For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee” — Proverbs 23:7

“And he had two wives; the name of the one was Hannah, and the name of the other Peninnah: and Peninnah had children, but Hannah had no children” — 1 Samuel 1:2

“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him” — James 1:5

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding” — Proverbs 9:10

“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” — 2 Corinthians 10:5

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20 Bible Verses about Critical Spirit

Romans 2:1-3 esv / 38 helpful votes helpful not helpful.

Therefore you have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges. For in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, practice the very same things. We know that the judgment of God rightly falls on those who practice such things. Do you suppose, O man—you who judge those who practice such things and yet do them yourself—that you will escape the judgment of God?

Matthew 7:1-5 ESV / 36 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

“Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you. Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when there is the log in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye.

Ephesians 4:32 ESV / 27 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.

Jeremiah 17:9 ESV / 26 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it?

James 4:11 ESV / 20 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Do not speak evil against one another, brothers. The one who speaks against a brother or judges his brother, speaks evil against the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge.

James 4:6 ESV / 18 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”

Ephesians 4:29 ESV / 17 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.

Romans 7:18 ESV / 16 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh. For I have the desire to do what is right, but not the ability to carry it out.

2 John 1:9-11 ESV / 14 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Everyone who goes on ahead and does not abide in the teaching of Christ, does not have God. Whoever abides in the teaching has both the Father and the Son. If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your house or give him any greeting, for whoever greets him takes part in his wicked works.

Philippians 2:13 ESV / 14 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

For it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.

1 John 2:15 ESV / 11 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.

Galatians 5:22-23 ESV / 10 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.

1 Corinthians 6:3 ESV / 9 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Do you not know that we are to judge angels? How much more, then, matters pertaining to this life!

Matthew 7:1 ESV / 8 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

“Judge not, that you be not judged.

Galatians 5:16 ESV / 7 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.

Romans 15:7 ESV / 6 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.

Acts 17:11 ESV / 5 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.

John 18:28-40 ESV / 5 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Then they led Jesus from the house of Caiaphas to the governor's headquarters. It was early morning. They themselves did not enter the governor's headquarters, so that they would not be defiled, but could eat the Passover. So Pilate went outside to them and said, “What accusation do you bring against this man?” They answered him, “If this man were not doing evil, we would not have delivered him over to you.” Pilate said to them, “Take him yourselves and judge him by your own law.” The Jews said to him, “It is not lawful for us to put anyone to death.” This was to fulfill the word that Jesus had spoken to show by what kind of death he was going to die. ...

John 15:5 ESV / 5 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.

Jude 1:3 ESV / 4 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Beloved, although I was very eager to write to you about our common salvation, I found it necessary to write appealing to you to contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints.

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