Self-will
Explore 42 scripture references about self-will from Nave's Topical Bible, spanning 18 books of the Bible with categorized entries, verse text, and cross-references.
What Does the Bible Say About Self-will?
The topic of self-will appears throughout Scripture with 42 references spanning 18 books of the Bible, from 1 Samuel to Zechariah. Explore the scriptures below to deepen your understanding of what God's Word teaches about this subject.
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-(Stubbornness) -Forbidden 2CH 30:8; PSA 75:5 -Proceeds from -Unbelief 2KI 17:14 -Pride NEH 9:16,29 -An evil heart JER 7:24 -God knows ISA 48:4 -Exhibited in -Refusing to listen to God PRO 1:24 -Refusing to listen to the messengers of God 1SA 8:19; JER 44:16; ZEC 7:11 -Refusing to walk in the ways of God NEH 9:17; ISA 42:24; PSA 78:10 -Refusing to listen to (obey) parents DEU 21:18,19 -Refusing to receive correction DEU 21:18; JER 5:3; 7:28 -Rebelling against God DEU 31:27; PSA 78:8 -Resisting the Holy Spirit ACT 7:51 -Walking in the counsels of an evil heart JER 7:24; with 23:17 -Hardening the neck (metaphorically) NEH 9:16 -Hardening the heart 2CH 36:13 -Going backward and not forward JER 7:24 -Heinousness of 1SA 15:23 -Servants should -Be without TIT 1:7 -Warn the people against HEB 3:7-12 -Pray that the people may be forgiven for EXO 34:9; DEU 9:27 -Characteristic of wicked people PRO 7:11; 2PE 2:10 -The wicked do not cease from JDG 2:19 -Punishment for DEU 21:21; PRO 29:1 -Illustrated PSA 32:9; JER 31:18 -EXEMPLIFIED -Simeon and Levi GEN 49:6 -The Israelites EXO 32:9; DEU 9:6,13 -King Saul 1SA 15:19-23 -David 2SA 24:4 -Josiah 2CH 35:22 -Zedekiah 2CH 36:13 -See OBDURACY
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What does the Bible say about self-will?
The Bible contains 42 references to self-will across 18 books of the Bible. Nave's Topical Bible organizes these references for in-depth study.
Where is self-will mentioned in the Bible?
Self-will is referenced in 1 Samuel, 2 Chronicles, 2 Kings, 2 Peter, 2 Samuel, and 13 more books. There are 42 total scripture references on this topic.