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What does the Bible say about vain thoughts?

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The Bible teaches that God hates vain thoughts, which are thoughts that are empty of righteousness and are reflective of our sinful nature (Psalm 119:113).

In Psalm 119:113, the psalmist expresses his hatred for vain thoughts, indicating that these thoughts are devoid of any lasting value or righteousness. Vain thoughts stem from the inherent sinfulness of man; as stated in Psalm 94:11, 'The Lord knoweth the thoughts of man, that they are vanity.' This aligns with Genesis 6:5, where the Lord observes that the thoughts of man are 'only evil continually.' God desires us to recognize our vanity and seek righteous thoughts through faith in Christ.
Scripture References: Psalm 119:113, Psalm 94:11, Genesis 6:5, 1 Kings 18:21, James 1:8, Psalm 119:113-120, Proverbs 6:16-19, Ecclesiastes 3:8, Psalm 119:113-114

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Vain Thoughts
Greg Elmquist · Sep 13, 2020
Psalm 119:113-120
Todd Nibert · May 12, 2024
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