Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Human Nature?
5 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Human Nature in the Bible
Explore what the Bible says about human nature. This collection of 6 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
Top 5 Verses About Human Nature
- 1Isaiah 55:8
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD.”
KJV - 2
- 3Matthew 15:19
“For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies:”
KJV - 4Mark 7:21
“For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders,”
KJV - 5Romans 2:14
“For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto themselves:”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Human Nature? (2 Verses)
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD.”
“The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Human Nature? (3 Verses)
“For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies:”
“For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders,”
“For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto themselves:”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Human Nature
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about human nature. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about human nature and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about human nature is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on human nature needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about human nature with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about human nature, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About Human Nature?
You have studied 5 verses about human nature. Now test your knowledge with chapter-by-chapter quizzes covering the books where these verses appear.