Bible Verses About Controlling Emotions

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

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

"Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God."

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

"Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."

"Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: Neither give place to the devil."

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

"Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God."

"And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful."

"And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God."

What does the Bible say about controlling emotions?

Emotions are a gift from God — but left unchecked, they can lead us astray. The Bible doesn't call us to suppress our feelings, but to bring them under the lordship of Christ. Key King James Version passages include Proverbs 25:28, Proverbs 16:32, James 1:19-20. This page collects 10 KJV verses about controlling emotions, each quoted in full.

Is it a sin to be emotional?

No. Jesus Himself expressed strong emotions including grief, anger, and compassion. The Bible calls us not to eliminate emotions but to exercise self-control and not let emotions lead us into sin (Ephesians 4:26).

How can I control my emotions biblically?

Pray before reacting (Philippians 4:6-7), be slow to speak and slow to anger (James 1:19), renew your mind with Scripture (Romans 12:2), and rely on the Holy Spirit for self-control (Galatians 5:22-23).