What does the Bible say about self discipline?

12 verses about self discipline, ranked by the votes of OpenBible.info readers, with the King James text.

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Bible verses about self discipline

1. Hebrews 12:11 — Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby. 10 votes
2. Proverbs 25:28 — He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls. 7 votes
3. 1 Corinthians 9:24 — Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. 5 votes
4. 2 Timothy 1:7 — For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 5 votes
5. 1 Corinthians 9:27 — But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway. 4 votes
6. Galatians 5:22 — But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 4 votes
7. Proverbs 13:4 — The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat. 3 votes
8. Proverbs 15:32 — He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. 2 votes
9. 1 Corinthians 9:25 — And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible. 2 votes
10. Titus 1:8 — But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate; 2 votes
11. Titus 2:11 — For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, 2 votes
12. Titus 2:12 — Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; 2 votes

Where these verses are

Proverbs (3), 1 Corinthians (3), Titus (3), Galatians (1), 2 Timothy (1), Hebrews (1)

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Topical Bible data by OpenBible.info (https://www.openbible.info/topics/), CC BY 4.0. Votes reflect how many readers judged each verse relevant; they are not a doctrinal ranking. Verse text: King James Version.