10 Self-control Bible Verses

"Do not deprive each other except perhaps by mutual consent and for a time, so that you may devote yourselves to prayer. Then come together again so that Satan will not tempt you because of your lack of self-control."

"Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control."

"I made a covenant with my eyes not to look lustfully at a young woman."

"For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline."

"It is God’s will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; that each of you should learn to control your own body in a way that is holy and honorable, not in passionate lust like the pagans, who do not know God."

"No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize."

"The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit."

"Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult."

"My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry."

"Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end."