What does the Bible say about avoiding sin?

13 verses about avoiding sin, ranked by the votes of OpenBible.info readers, with the King James text.

10 booksMost in Matthew

Bible verses about avoiding sin

John 14:15 — If ye love me, keep my commandments. 10 votes
Galatians 5:16 — This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. 9 votes
James 4:17 — Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin. 8 votes
Deuteronomy 28:1 — And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe and to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the LORD thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth: 7 votes
Proverbs 25:26 — A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring. 3 votes
Matthew 4:1 — Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. 3 votes
Hebrews 13:5 — Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. 3 votes
Matthew 5:19 — Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 2 votes
Matthew 5:48 — Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. 2 votes
John 14:26 — But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. 2 votes
Romans 13:4 — For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. 2 votes
1 Timothy 5:8 — But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel. 2 votes
2 Timothy 3:16 — All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 2 votes

Where these verses are

Matthew (3), John (2), Deuteronomy (1), Proverbs (1), Romans (1), Galatians (1), 1 Timothy (1), 2 Timothy (1), Hebrews (1), James (1)

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