35 Bible Verses About Becoming A Better Person

Proverbs 16:32

“Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.”

Galatians 5:22-23

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”

James 1:22

“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.”

1 Corinthians 9:24-25

“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.”

Colossians 3:23-24

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.”

Proverbs 3:5-6

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”

Romans 12:2

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”

2 Corinthians 5:17

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”

Ephesians 4:22-24

“You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.”

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Psalm 119:105

“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”

2 Timothy 3:16-17

“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”

Philippians 4:13

“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”

Psalms 37:5

“Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this.”

Galatians 6:9

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”

Matthew 5:16

“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”

Proverbs 12:15

“The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.”

1 Corinthians 10:31

“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”

Proverbs 11:14

“For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers.”

Romans 8:28

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”

Psalm 37:4

“Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.”

Proverbs 2:6

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

1 Peter 5:6

“Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.”

Deuteronomy 31:6

“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”

1 Thessalonians 5:11

“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”

Psalm 51:10

“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.”

Proverbs 22:6

“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.”

Philippians 2:3-4

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.”

Psalm 139:23-24

“Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.”

James 4:10

“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.”

Proverbs 3:7-8

“Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.”

1 Timothy 4:12

“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.”

John 15:5

“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”

Psalm 1:1-3

“Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the LORD, and who meditates on his law day and night. That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither—whatever they do prospers.”

Matthew 6:33

“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”

Psalm 19:14

“May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.”

Romans 12:21

“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”

Ephesians 4:31-32

“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”

Romans 12:9

“Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.”

1 Corinthians 15:33

“Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.””

Psalm 34:14

“Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.”

Matthew 16:24

“Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.”

Psalms 27:14

“Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.”