Bible Verses About Doing Wrong When You Know Right

Dear friends, doing wrong when we know right is a struggle as old as humanity. We all face temptations and have weaknesses that can lead us to sin. However, we must remember that there are always consequences for our actions. Though the desires of the flesh seem appealing, sin leads only to spiritual death.

When we find ourselves torn between our convictions and temptation, we should turn to God’s Word for guidance and wisdom. The light of scripture illuminates the righteous path we are called to walk. God promises strength when we are weary and the spirit to overcome our shortcomings. He will guide us if we acknowledge Him in all our ways.

Even when we stumble, God invites us to come before Him in repentance and humility, seeking forgiveness and renewal. He is faithful to cleanse us of unrighteousness if we confess our sins.

As we nurture our faith, we gain courage and discernment to stand firm in godly character. Though the forces of evil work tirelessly to steer us away from what we know is right, we can choose each day to honor the Lord with uprightness of heart. This brings joy in the present and leads to an eternity spent in the Father’s glorious presence.

Now let’s look at some Bible verses below that talk about struggling between right and wrong.

Struggling Between Right and Wrong:

James 4:17
“Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, doeth it not, to him it is sin”

Romans 7:15
“For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I”

Galatians 5:17
“For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, the Spirit against the flesh: these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would”

Proverbs 14:12
“There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death”

Facing Temptation and Sin:

James 1:14
“But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, enticed”

Hebrews 4:15
“For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin”

1 Peter 5:8
“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour”

Consequences of Knowingly Doing Wrong:

Galatians 6:7
“Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap”

Romans 6:23
“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord”

Proverbs 22:8
“He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: the rod of his anger shall fail”

Asking Forgiveness and Repenting:

1 John 1:9
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful just to forgive us our sins, to cleanse us from all unrighteousness”

Acts 3:19
“Repent ye therefore, be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord”

Luke 13:3
“I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish”

Overcoming Weakness and Bad Habits:

Philippians 4:13
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me”

2 Corinthians 12:9
“He said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me”

Romans 12:2
“Be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, acceptable, perfect, will of God”

Standing Firm in Your Convictions:

1 Corinthians 16:13
“Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong”

Joshua 1:9
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest”

Philippians 1:27
“Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel”

Finding the Path of Righteousness:

Psalm 119:105
“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, a light unto my path”

Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, he shall direct thy paths”

Isaiah 30:21
“Thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, when ye turn to the left”