10 Bible Verses about the Soul
60,000. That's the average number of thoughts a person has in just one day. All of these thoughts reside in our souls and influence our behavior. When we have thoughts of fear, rejection, bitterness or even suicide, it's our internal selves that we’re destroying. That's why we have to take care of our souls as much as we take care of our bodies. In the Word of God, our Father’s desires for us are expressed like this: “Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.” (3 John 1:2). Knowing the state of one’s soul means understanding our inner activity and through that, better managing our emotions and decisions. Jesus came to heal the broken bodies, but also hearts. Here are 10 Bible passages that deal with the subject of the soul.
10 Beautiful Bible Passages about the Soul
The soul is part of our being
“May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Thessalonians 5:23)
The soul is where we feel emotions
“My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death,” he said to them. “Stay here and keep watch.” (Mark 14:34)
Loving God with your soul
“Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment.” (Matthew 22:37-38)
We need God to fill our souls
“As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God?” (Psalms 41:2-3)
The soul needs rest
“Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” (Matthew 11:29)
Sin condemns the soul to death
“Remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of their way will save them from death and cover over a multitude of sins.” (James 5:20)
The soul can die
“Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.” (Matthew 10:28)
We have to dialogue with our souls
“Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.” (Psalms 42:5)
Loving God with your soul
“Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment.” (Matthew 22:37-38)
Worshipping God with all your soul
Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the LORD, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—” (Psalms 102:1-2)
