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    Self-Control Bible Quiz — Questions and Answers

    All 10 questions with the correct answer, a short explanation, and the King James Version reference. Use this page as a study guide, an answer key, or a quick review sheet.

    1. Q1.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

      Answer: He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls

      He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.

      Read Proverbs 25:28 (KJV)

    2. Q2.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

      Answer: He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city

      He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

      Read Proverbs 16:32 (KJV)

    3. Q3.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

      Answer: But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison

      But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.

      Read James 3:8 (KJV)

    4. Q4.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

      Answer: 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

      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.

      Read James 1:26 (KJV)

    5. Q5.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

      Answer: 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

      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.

      Read 1 Corinthians 9:27 (KJV)

    6. Q6.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

      Answer: Add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience

      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.

      Read 2 Peter 1:5 (KJV)

    7. Q7.What does Galatians 5:23 list as the last fruit of the Spirit?

      • A. Temperance / self-control
      • B. Power
      • C. Wealth
      • D. Knowledge

      Answer: Temperance / self-control

      But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

      Read Galatians 5:23 (KJV)

    8. Q8.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

      Answer: That, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world

      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.

      Read Titus 2:11 (KJV)

    9. Q9.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

      Answer: A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards

      A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

      Read Proverbs 29:11 (KJV)

    10. Q10.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: God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind

      For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

      Read 2 Timothy 1:7 (KJV)