Topic

Control Emotions

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2 Peter 1:5–11

Yes, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence; and in moral excellence, knowledge; — read the full passage →

Romans 12:18

If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.

Matthew 6:13

Bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For yours is the Kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen. ’

Galatians 5:22–23

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, — read the full passage →

Proverbs 19:11

The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.

Proverbs 16:32

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

Colossians 3:1–25

If then you were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. — read the full passage →

John 10:10

The thief only comes to steal, kill, and destroy. I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.

Proverbs 29:11

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

Colossians 3:8

but now you also put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and shameful speaking out of your mouth.

1 John 1:9

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

James 1:19–20

So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger; — read the full passage →

Philippians 4:13

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

Romans 8:28

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

Proverbs 15:18

A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.

James 1:20

for the anger of man doesn’t produce the righteousness of God.

Proverbs 4:23

Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life.

Ephesians 5:18

Don’t be drunken with wine, in which is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit,

Ephesians 5:15

Therefore watch carefully how you walk, not as unwise, but as wise;

2 Corinthians 10:5

throwing down imaginations and every high thing that is exalted against the knowledge of God, and bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ;

Romans 12:2

Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

Proverbs 3:5–6

Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. — read the full passage →

Psalms 139:1–24

Yahweh, you have searched me, and you know me. — read the full passage →

Psalms 100:1–5

Shout for joy to Yahweh, all you lands! — read the full passage →

Psalms 37:7–8

Rest in Yahweh, and wait patiently for him. Don’t fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who makes wicked plots happen. — read the full passage →

James 1:19

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

2 Timothy 1:7

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

Colossians 3:15

And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.

Colossians 3:2

Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are on the earth.

Philippians 4:6–7

In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. — read the full passage →

Galatians 5:22

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith,

Galatians 5:19–21

Now the works of the flesh are obvious, which are: adultery, sexual immorality, uncleanness, lustfulness, — read the full passage →

Galatians 5:16–24

But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you won’t fulfill the lust of the flesh. — read the full passage →

Galatians 5:1–26

Stand firm therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and don’t be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. — read the full passage →

1 Corinthians 10:13

No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

Ecclesiastes 7:9

Don’t be hasty in your spirit to be angry, for anger rests in the bosom of fools.

Proverbs 29:22

An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in sin.

Proverbs 25:28

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

Proverbs 15:1

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Proverbs 14:29

He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.

Proverbs 12:16

A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

Psalms 119:105

Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path.

Psalms 37:4–5

Also delight yourself in Yahweh, and he will give you the desires of your heart. — read the full passage →

Psalms 30:5

For his anger is but for a moment. His favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may stay for the night, but joy comes in the morning.

1 Peter 5:7

casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.

1 Peter 2:13–25

Therefore subject yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether to the king, as supreme; — read the full passage →

1 Peter 1:13

Therefore prepare your minds for action, be sober and set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ—

Hebrews 4:15

For we don’t have a high priest who can’t be touched with the feeling of our infirmities, but one who has been in all points tempted like we are, yet without sin.

Ephesians 4:31–32

Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander, be put away from you, with all malice. — read the full passage →

Ephesians 4:26

“Be angry, and don’t sin.” Don’t let the sun go down on your wrath,

Ephesians 4:1–32

I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called, — read the full passage →

Galatians 5:23

gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

Galatians 5:17

For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, that you may not do the things that you desire.

1 Corinthians 6:19–20

Or don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which you have from God? You are not your own, — read the full passage →

Romans 8:14

For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are children of God.

Romans 8:6

For the mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace;

Proverbs 6:20–29

My son, keep your father’s commandment, and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching. — read the full passage →

Psalms 102:1–28

Hear my prayer, Yahweh! Let my cry come to you. — read the full passage →

Psalms 101:1–8

I will sing of loving kindness and justice. To you, Yahweh, I will sing praises. — read the full passage →

Psalms 37:8

Cease from anger, and forsake wrath. Don’t fret, it leads only to evildoing.

Psalms 37:1–40

Don’t fret because of evildoers, neither be envious against those who work unrighteousness. — read the full passage →

James 5:13

Is any among you suffering? Let him pray. Is any cheerful? Let him sing praises.

Colossians 3:5–8

Put to death therefore your members which are on the earth: sexual immorality, uncleanness, depraved passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry; — read the full passage →

Colossians 2:1–23

For I desire to have you know how greatly I struggle for you, and for those at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →

Ephesians 5:18–33

Don’t be drunken with wine, in which is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit, — read the full passage →

Ephesians 4:26–27

“Be angry, and don’t sin.” Don’t let the sun go down on your wrath, — read the full passage →

Galatians 5:22–25

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, — read the full passage →

Galatians 5:20

idolatry, sorcery, hatred, strife, jealousies, outbursts of anger, rivalries, divisions, heresies,

1 Corinthians 6:18–19

Flee sexual immorality! “Every sin that a man does is outside the body,” but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body. — read the full passage →

1 Corinthians 2:2

For I determined not to know anything among you, except Jesus Christ, and him crucified.

Romans 12:1–21

Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service. — read the full passage →

Romans 8:1–39

There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who don’t walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. — read the full passage →

Romans 1:16

For I am not ashamed of the Good News of Christ, for it is the power of God for salvation for everyone who believes; for the Jew first, and also for the Greek.

Acts 17:10–11

The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Beroea. When they arrived, they went into the Jewish synagogue. — read the full passage →

John 11:1–57

Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus from Bethany, of the village of Mary and her sister, Martha. — read the full passage →

John 3:16

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

Mark 10:1–52

He arose from there and came into the borders of Judea and beyond the Jordan. Multitudes came together to him again. As he usually did, he was again teaching them. — read the full passage →

Mark 8:27–38

Jesus went out, with his disciples, into the villages of Caesarea Philippi. On the way he asked his disciples, “Who do men say that I am?” — read the full passage →

Mark 2:1–28

When he entered again into Capernaum after some days, it was heard that he was in the house. — read the full passage →

Matthew 26:41

Watch and pray, that you don’t enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

Matthew 5:27–28

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery;’ — read the full passage →

Matthew 4:1–11

Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. — read the full passage →

Jeremiah 17:9–10

The heart is deceitful above all things, and it is exceedingly corrupt: who can know it? — read the full passage →

Proverbs 5:20

For why should you, my son, be captivated with an adulteress? Why embrace the bosom of another?

Psalms 36:7

How precious is your loving kindness, God! The children of men take refuge under the shadow of your wings.

Psalms 20:1–9

May Yahweh answer you in the day of trouble. May the name of the God of Jacob set you up on high, — read the full passage →

Psalms 7:11

God is a righteous judge, yes, a God who has indignation every day.

2 Chronicles 30:18–20

For a multitude of the people, even many of Ephraim and Manasseh, Issachar and Zebulun, had not cleansed themselves, yet they ate the Passover otherwise than it is written. For Hezekiah had prayed for them, saying, “May the good Yahweh pardon everyone — read the full passage →

2 Samuel 13:1–39

After this, Absalom the son of David had a beautiful sister, whose name was Tamar; and Amnon the son of David loved her. — read the full passage →

2 Samuel 6:1–8

David again gathered together all the chosen men of Israel, thirty thousand. — read the full passage →

Joshua 1:9

Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid, neither be dismayed: for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.”

Deuteronomy 34:1–12

Moses went up from the plains of Moab to Mount Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, that is over against Jericho. Yahweh showed him all the land of Gilead, to Dan, — read the full passage →

Numbers 14:5

Then Moses and Aaron fell on their faces before all the assembly of the congregation of the children of Israel.

Leviticus 18:22–24

“‘You shall not lie with a man, as with a woman. That is detestable. — read the full passage →

Exodus 20:14

“You shall not commit adultery.

Genesis 4:1–26

The man knew Eve his wife. She conceived, and gave birth to Cain, and said, “I have gotten a man with Yahweh’s help.” — read the full passage →

Revelation 1:1

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,

Revelation 1:1–20

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John, — read the full passage →

1 John 2:16

For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, isn’t the Father’s, but is the world’s.

1 John 2:2

And he is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not for ours only, but also for the whole world.

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