Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Our Feelings?
8 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Our Feelings in the Bible
Explore what the Bible says about our feelings. This collection of 12 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
Top 8 Verses About Our Feelings
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- 2Proverbs 12:15
“The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.”
KJV - 3Proverbs 14:12
“There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.”
KJV - 4Proverbs 28:26
“He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.”
KJV - 5
- 6Isaiah 41:10
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
KJV - 7
- 8Ephesians 4:18
“Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart: blindness: or, hardness”
KJV
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Our Feelings? (7 Verses)
“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”
“The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.”
“There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.”
“He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.”
“A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.”
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
“The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Our Feelings? (1 Verses)
“Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart: blindness: or, hardness”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Our Feelings
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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 our feelings. 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 our feelings 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 our feelings 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 our feelings needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about our feelings 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 our feelings, 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 Our Feelings?
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