Although cars didn’t exist in biblical times, scripture offers principles on how to live wisely, including being mindful and responsible in all areas of life, even behind the wheel.
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Bible Verses About Driving
Proverbs 16:9 – God’s plans direct our driving paths
“In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps.” – Proverbs 16:9
Psalm 119:105 – God’s word is a lamp for our driving journey
“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” – Psalm 119:105
1 Peter 5:8 – Be alert and sober-minded while driving
“Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” – 1 Peter 5:8
Proverbs 4:25-27 – Keep your focus on the road ahead
“Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you. Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways. Do not turn to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil.” – Proverbs 4:25-27
James 1:22 – Obeying traffic laws reflects God’s instructions
“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” – James 1:22
Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trust God’s guidance while driving
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” – Proverbs 3:5-6
Galatians 5:22-23 – Exhibit the fruits of the Spirit while driving
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” – Galatians 5:22-23
Psalm 34:13 – Refrain from road rage and speak peaceably
“Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from telling lies.” – Psalm 34:13
Proverbs 10:19 – Be wise with your words while driving
“Sin is not ended by multiplying words, but the prudent hold their tongues.” – Proverbs 10:19
Psalm 121:8 – The Lord watches over you while driving
“The LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.” – Psalm 121:8
Proverbs 16:32 – Patience is a virtue on the road
“Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.” – Proverbs 16:32
Isaiah 41:13 – God strengthens and helps us while driving
“For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.” – Isaiah 41:13
Romans 12:2 – Transform your driving attitudes with God’s renewing power
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” – Romans 12:2
1 Corinthians 10:31 – Glorify God in your driving behavior
“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” – 1 Corinthians 10:31
Matthew 5:16 – Let your driving be a light to others
“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” – Matthew 5:16
Colossians 3:23-24 – Work wholeheartedly, even while on the road
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.” – Colossians 3:23-24
Psalm 139:23-24 – Invite God to search your heart concerning your driving
“Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” – Psalm 139:23-24
John 15:13 – Show sacrificial love to others on the road
“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” – John 15:13
Proverbs 22:3 – Exercise caution and avoid potential dangers on the road
“The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.” – Proverbs 22:3
Philippians 2:3 – Consider others on the road with humility
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.” – Philippians 2:3
Ephesians 4:29 – Encourage and uplift fellow drivers with your words
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” – Ephesians 4:29
Hebrews 10:24 – Consider ways to spur on good driving behaviors
“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.” – Hebrews 10:24
Proverbs 15:1 – Respond to aggressive drivers with a gentle answer
“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” – Proverbs 15:1
Colossians 4:6 – Season your driving conversations with grace
“Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” – Colossians 4:6
1 Thessalonians 5:11 – Encourage and build up fellow drivers on the road
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:11
Romans 13:1 – Obey traffic laws as a reflection of submitting to authority
“Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God.” – Romans 13:1
James 4:17 – Follow traffic rules to avoid any wrongdoing
“If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin for them.” – James 4:17
Matthew 7:12 – Treat other drivers as you would like to be treated
“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.” – Matthew 7:12
Romans 12:10 – Honor others with your driving choices
“Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.” – Romans 12:10
Psalm 37:23-24 – Trust that God directs your driving journey
“The LORD makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the LORD upholds him with his hand.” – Psalm 37:23-24
Ephesians 5:15-16 – Drive wisely, making the most of your time
“Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” – Ephesians 5:15-16
Galatians 5:13 – Serve others with love while driving
“You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.” – Galatians 5:13
John 3:16 – Drive with God’s love, for God loves everyone
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” – John 3:16
Philippians 4:13 – Through Christ, you can handle any driving situation
“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” – Philippians 4:13
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 – Your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, even when driving
“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with your bodies.” – 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
Proverbs 16:24 – Kind words are like honey, even while driving
“Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.” – Proverbs 16:24
1 John 4:18 – Drive without fear, for God’s perfect love drives out fear
“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.” – 1 John 4:18
Psalm 30:5 – God’s favor is with you, even on the road
“For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.” – Psalm 30:5
Matthew 28:20 – Trust that Jesus is with you always while driving
“And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” – Matthew 28:20
1 Peter 3:8 – Show compassion and unity towards fellow drivers
“Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.” – 1 Peter 3:8
Colossians 3:2 – Set your mind on godly things while driving
“Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” – Colossians 3:2
Psalm 51:10 – Ask God to create a clean and focused heart within you
“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” – Psalm 51:10
1 Corinthians 16:14 – Let all your driving be done in love
“Do everything in love.” – 1 Corinthians 16:14
Proverbs 11:14 – Seek wise counsel for your driving decisions
“For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers.” – Proverbs 11:14