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Bible Quotes About Habits

14 Scripture verses about habits from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.

Scripture reveals that habits deeply shape a person's character and spiritual life, as seen in the call to attentively listen and follow godly instruction (Proverbs 4:20) and the promise that early training leads to steadfastness in righteousness (Proverbs 22:6). Yet, the difficulty of changing ingrained patterns is acknowledged, likened to the impossibility of a leopard changing its spots (Jeremiah 13:23). True transformation requires daily self-denial and surrender to Christ (Luke 9:23), presenting oneself wholly to God as a living sacrifice (Romans 12:1), recognizing that what flows from within defines one’s purity or defilement (Mark 7:20). This underscores both the challenge of breaking bad habits and the necessity of relying on Christ’s power for lasting change.

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Top 10 Bible Quotes About Habits

Proverbs 4:20 — “My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings.”
Proverbs 22:6 — “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Train: or, Catechise in: Heb. in his way”
Jeremiah 13:23 — “Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? then may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil. accustomed: Heb. taught”
Mark 7:20 — “And he said, That which cometh out of the man, that defileth the man.”
Luke 9:23 — “And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily , and follow me.”
Romans 12:1 — “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.”
Romans 12:2 — “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.”
Galatians 6:7 — “Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.”
Ephesians 4:22 — “That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts;”
Philippians 4:8 — “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report;...”

Subtopics of Habits

bad habits

breaking bad habits

Old Testament Quotes About Habits (3)

“My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings.”

Proverbs 4:20KJV

“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Train: or, Catechise in: Heb. in his way”

Proverbs 22:6KJV

“Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? then may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil. accustomed: Heb. taught”

Jeremiah 13:23KJV

New Testament Quotes About Habits (11)

“And he said, That which cometh out of the man, that defileth the man.”

Mark 7:20KJV

“And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily , and follow me.”

Luke 9:23KJV

“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.”

Romans 12:1KJV

“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.”

Romans 12:2KJV

“Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.”

Galatians 6:7KJV

“That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts;”

Ephesians 4:22KJV

“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. honest: or, venerable”

Philippians 4:8KJV

“Lie not one to another , seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;”

Colossians 3:9KJV

“But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil. of full age: or, perfect use: or, an habit, or, perfection”

Hebrews 5:14KJV

“Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.”

Hebrews 10:25KJV

“But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.”

James 1:22KJV

Frequently Asked Questions About Habits in the Bible

What does the Bible say about habits?

The Bible contains 14 verses about habits, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding habits through both the Old and New Testaments.

How many Bible verses are about habits?

There are 14 Bible verses about habits in the King James Version. These verses span multiple books of the Bible and cover various aspects of this topic.

What is the best Bible verse about habits?

While many verses address habits, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of habits you are studying.

Where in the Bible does it talk about habits?

Habits is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 14 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.