Self-Control Bible Quiz
10 questions · King James Version · biblesundays.com
1.What does Proverbs 25:28 say about self-control?
- A. He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls
- B. Self-control is unnecessary
- C. Anger is always right
- D. A man without walls is strong
2.What does Proverbs 16:32 say about ruling one's spirit?
- A. He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city
- B. Anger is strength
- C. The mighty are always right
- D. Cities are unimportant
3.What does James 3:8 say about the tongue?
- A. But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison
- B. The tongue is easily controlled
- C. Words do not matter
- D. The tongue is harmless
4.What does James 1:26 say about a man who seems religious?
- A. If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain
- B. He is truly religious
- C. His words are acceptable
- D. He is wise
5.What does 1 Corinthians 9:27 say about the body?
- A. 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
- B. The body does not matter
- C. Ignore the body
- D. The body is always right
6.What does 2 Peter 1:5-6 say to add to faith?
- A. Add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience
- B. Add nothing
- C. Add wealth
- D. Add power
7.What does Galatians 5:23 list as the last fruit of the Spirit?
- A. Temperance / self-control
- B. Power
- C. Wealth
- D. Knowledge
8.What does Titus 2:11-12 say grace teaches?
- A. That, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world
- B. To follow our desires
- C. To ignore sin
- D. To seek pleasure
9.What does Proverbs 29:11 say about a fool?
- A. A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards
- B. A fool is wise
- C. A fool keeps silent
- D. A fool is always right
10.What does 2 Timothy 1:7 say God has given us?
- A. God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind
- B. A spirit of fear
- C. A spirit of confusion
- D. A spirit of weakness
Answer Key
1.A. He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls — Proverbs 25:28 (KJV)
He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.
2.A. He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city — Proverbs 16:32 (KJV)
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
3.A. But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison — James 3:8 (KJV)
But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.
4.A. If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain — James 1:26 (KJV)
If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain.
5.A. 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 — 1 Corinthians 9:27 (KJV)
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.
6.A. Add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience — 2 Peter 1:5 (KJV)
And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness.
7.A. Temperance / self-control — Galatians 5:23 (KJV)
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
8.A. That, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world — Titus 2:11 (KJV)
For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world.
9.A. A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards — Proverbs 29:11 (KJV)
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
10.A. God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind — 2 Timothy 1:7 (KJV)
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.