Lay aside every weight, and . . . sin. Hebrews 12:1–2

Put Off → Put On

  1. Anger (Proverbs 14:17) → Self-control (Galatians 5:24–25)
  2. Bad language (Ephesians 4:29) → Edification (Psalm 19:14)
  3. Bad motives (1 Samuel 16:7) → Pure motives (Proverbs 5:21)
  4. Bitterness (Hebrews 12:15) → Tenderheartedness (Colossians 3:12–15)
  5. Boasting/conceit (James 4:16) → Humility (Proverbs 27:2)
  6. Complacency (James 4:17) → Diligence (Colossians 3:23)
  7. Complaining (Jude l5–16) → Contentment (Philippians 4:11–13)
  8. Covetousness (Exodus 20:17) → Mortify body (Colossians 3:5)
  9. Disobedience (1 Samuel 12:15) → Obedience (1 John 5:3)
  10. Doubting (James 1:6) → Faith (1 Thessalonians 5:24)
  11. Evil thoughts (Proverbs 23:7) → Biblical thinking (Philippians 4:8)
  12. Gossip (1 Timothy 5:13) → Praise (Ephesians 4:29)
  13. Hatred (Matthew 5:21–26) → Love/kindness (Luke 6:27–36)
  14. Hypocrisy (Romans 2:3) → Transparency (Ephesians 4:25)
  15. Idle words (Matthew 12:36) → Bridled tongue (Proverbs 21:23)
  16. Impatience (James 1:2–4) → Patience (Galatians 5:22)
  17. Irritating others (Proverbs 25:8) → Preferring in love (Philippians 2:3–4)
  18. Jealousy (James 3:16) → Preferring others (1 Corinthians 13:4–5)
  19. Judging (Matthew 7:1–2) → Searching my own sin (Matthew 7:3–5)
  20. Lack of love (1 John 4:20–21) → Love (1 John 4:7)
  21. Lack of rejoicing → Rejoicing (1 Thessalonians 5:16) (Philippians 4:4)
  22. Losing first love → Jesus is first place (Ephesians 4:6–7) (Revelation 2:4)
  23. Lying (Proverbs 12:22) → Speaking truth (Ephesians 4:25)
  24. Pride (Proverbs 16:18) → Humility (James 4:6)
  25. Rebellion (1 Samuel 15:23) → Submission (Romans 6:13)
  26. Selfishness (Philippians 2:21) → Unselfishness (Philippians 2:4)
  27. Strife (James 3:16) → Esteeming others (Luke 6:31)
  28. Stubbornness (Proverbs 29:1) → Submission (James 4:7)
  29. Unforgiving spirit (Mark 11:26) → Forgiving spirit (Mark 11:25)
  30. Ungratefulness (Romans 1:21) → Thankfulness (Ephesians 5:20)
  31. Worry/fear (James 1:19–20) → Trust (1 Peter 5:7)
  32. Neglecting spiritual gifts → Perfecting spiritual gifts (1 Corinthians 4:1–2) (Romans 12:5–8)
  33. Lack of hospitality (1 Peter 4:9) → Hospitable (Romans 12:13)
  34. Irresponsibility (James 4:17) → Responsibility (Luke 12:47–48)
  35. Laziness (Proverbs 21:25) → Diligence (Colossians 3:23)
  36. Neglect of Bible study → Devoted Bible study (Psalm 119:9–16) (James 1:22–24)
  37. Neglect of prayer → Praying (Psalm 55:17) (1 Thessalonians 5:17)
  38. Lack of evangelism → Sharing Christ (Romans 10:10–17) (Matthew 9:37–38)
  39. Not giving (Malachi 3:8) → Giving (2 Corinthians 9:6–8)
  40. Procrastination (Proverbs 27:1) → Self-discipline (Proverbs 13:4)
  41. Unfaithfulness (Luke 16:10) → Faithful (1 Corinthians 4:2)
  42. Adultery (Matthew 5:27–28) → Fidelity (Hebrews 13:4; Genesis 2:24)
  43. Cheating (James 4:17) → Honesty (Proverbs 11:3; 2 Corinthians 8:21)
  44. Worldly Content → Holiness (Philippians 4:8) (1 John 2:15–17)
  45. Dating unbelievers → Dating believers (2 Corinthians 6:15–16) (2 Corinthians 6:14)
  46. Drinking (Proverbs 23:29–35) → Spirit-filled (Ephesians 5:18)
  47. Drugs (Galatians 5:19–21) → God’s temple (1 Corinthians 6:19–20)
  48. Fornication → Purity (Philippians 4:8) (1 Thessalonians 4:3–7)
  49. Gambling (1 Timothy 6:9–10) → Stewardship (1 Thessalonians 4:11–12)
  50. Gender distinction: Female → Biblical womanhood (1 Peter 3:1–7) (Deuteronomy 22:5)
  51. Gender distinction: Male → Biblical manhood (Ephesians 4:13) (Deuteronomy 22:5)
  52. Homosexuality → God’s purpose (Mark 10:6–9) (Romans 1:26–28)
  53. Immodesty (Proverbs 11:22) → Modesty (1 Timothy 2:9–10)
  54. Impure dating relations → Pure dating relations (1 Corinthians 7:1–2) (1 Thessalonians 4:3–5)
  55. Lack of moderation → Balanced life (2 Peter 1:5–10) (Proverbs 25:27; Philippians 4:5)
  56. Law breaking (1 Peter 2:13–14) → Obedience (1 Peter 2:13)
  57. Lust of the eyes (1 John 2:16) → Pure thoughts (Philippians 4:8)
  58. Lust of the flesh (1 John 2:16) → Pure desires (1 Peter 2:11)
  59. Overeating (Proverbs 25:27) → Self-control (1 Corinthians 9:27)
  60. Preferential treatment → Fairness (1 Peter 3:8) (James 2:l–6)
  61. Presumption about the future → God’s sovereignty (James 4:13–17) (Proverbs 27:l)
  62. Smoking → God’s temple (1 Corinthians 3:16–17) (1 Corinthians 6:19–20)
  63. Stealing (Exodus 20:15) → Giving (Ephesians 4:28)
  64. Stumbling block → Stepping stone ( Romans 14:21) (1 Corinthians 8:9–12)
  65. Temporal values → Eternal values (Colossians 3:1–2) (Matthew 6:19–21)
  66. Witchcraft/astrology → One true God (Micah 5:12–15) (Deuteronomy 18:10–12)