Topical Bible

Bible verses about Asceticism

Scripture references about Asceticism, organized by subject from the classic topical indexes of Orville Nave and R. A. Torrey.

Asceticism in Nave's Topical Bible

(A philosophy that leads to severe austerities in subordinating the body to the control of the moral attributes of the mind)
Extreme application of
Rebuked by Jesus: Mt 11:19; Lu 7:34
Rebuked by Paul: Col 2:20-23; 1Ti 4:1-4,8
See: STOICISM
Instances Of The Practice Of
John the Baptist: Mt 11:18; Lu 7:33
Those who practiced celibacy “for the kingdom of heaven's sake,”: Mt 19:12