Self-Control Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on self-control bible, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.
The 10 lessons
Lesson 1 · Proverbs 25:28 (KJV)
What does Proverbs 25:28 say about self-control?
Answer: He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls
Study note. He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.
Lesson 2 · Proverbs 16:32 (KJV)
What does Proverbs 16:32 say about ruling one's spirit?
Answer: He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city
Study note. He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
Lesson 3 · James 3:8 (KJV)
What does James 3:8 say about the tongue?
Answer: But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison
Study note. But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.
Lesson 4 · James 1:26 (KJV)
What does James 1:26 say about a man who seems religious?
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
Study note. 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.
Lesson 5 · 1 Corinthians 9:27 (KJV)
What does 1 Corinthians 9:27 say about the body?
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
Study note. 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.
Lesson 6 · 2 Peter 1:5 (KJV)
What does 2 Peter 1:5-6 say to add to faith?
Answer: Add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience
Study note. 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.
Lesson 7 · Galatians 5:23 (KJV)
What does Galatians 5:23 list as the last fruit of the Spirit?
Answer: Temperance / self-control
Study note. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
Lesson 8 · Titus 2:11 (KJV)
What does Titus 2:11-12 say grace teaches?
Answer: That, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world
Study note. 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.
Lesson 9 · Proverbs 29:11 (KJV)
What does Proverbs 29:11 say about a fool?
Answer: A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards
Study note. A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
Lesson 10 · 2 Timothy 1:7 (KJV)
What does 2 Timothy 1:7 say God has given us?
Answer: God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind
Study note. For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
Key verses to memorize
The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.
Discussion questions
- Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
- How does self-control bible point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
- Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
- Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?