Bible Verses About Self-Will

Then all the men of his city will stone him to death. So you must purge the evil from among you, and all Israel will hear and be afraid.

But when the judge died, the Israelites became even more corrupt than their fathers, going after other gods to serve them and bow down to them. They would not give up their evil practices and stubborn ways.

Now do not stiffen your necks as your fathers did. Submit to the LORD and come to His sanctuary, which He has consecrated forever. Serve the LORD your God, so that His fierce anger will turn away from you.

Do not be like the horse or mule, which have no understanding; they must be controlled with bit and bridle to make them come to you.

Do not lift up your horn against heaven or speak with an outstretched neck.’”

She is loud and defiant; her feet do not remain at home.

A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.

For I knew that you are stubborn; your neck is iron and your forehead is bronze.

I have surely heard Ephraim’s moaning: ‘You disciplined me severely, like an untrained calf. Restore me, that I may return, for You are the LORD my God.

Such punishment is specially reserved for those who indulge the corrupt desires of the flesh and despise authority. Bold and self-willed, they are unafraid to slander glorious beings.