Bible Verses That Will Help You Break 4 Common Bad Habits
Each and every day we do things in our daily routine that have become habits. Some habits that are good and some that are bad. Regardless of the type of habit it has become, it can always be changed. This is all up to choice and commitment.
Below are 5 bad habits and Bible verses that can help break these bad habits:
1. Running Late: Consider Others, Give Yourself More Time
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- Philippians 2:4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.
When you run late it is a selfish act that says "my time is more important than yours." Give yourself 10-15 more minutes than usual and eventually you will show up on time. It is better to early and give yourself time, than rush and show up late.
2. Gossiping: Are You A Part of The Problem or Solution?
- Proverbs 16:28 A forward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.
Gossip is a very easy trap to get caught in. It is important to realize if you are a part of the problem or solution. If you are neither, then don't listen because you don't need gossip in your life. Do not get involved and tell the person nicely that it is something you don't need to know.
3. Procrastination: Stop Being Lazy
- Psalm 119:15-16 I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways. I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.
Procrastinating is a terrible habit that can hold off and stop things that we plan to do because we become lazy. It is the complete opposite of diligence. Don't put things off until last minute, get them done first -- even if you don't enjoy it.
4. Bad Language and Lying: Become a Different Person, Use Different Words
- Ephesians 4:22-24 That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; And be renewed in the spirit of the mind; And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.
It is nearly impossible to follow the ten commandments perfectly throughout our entire life. But, we can do our best to keep our eyes upon Jesus and walk with the Spirit. When we choose to walk in the Spirit rather than the flesh we will always choose the good thing (Gal 5:16-17).
