Good Sense

Good understanding giveth favor; But the way of the transgressor is hard.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life.

And Jesus went out from the temple, and was going on his way; and his disciples came to him to show him the buildings of the temple. — read the full passage →

And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and one said, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein. — read the full passage →

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John;

Be not deceived: Evil companionships corrupt good morals.

Take heed unto yourselves, and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit hath made you bishops, to feed the church of the Lord which he purchased with his own blood.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

For no word from God shall be void of power.

My son, let them not depart from thine eyes; Keep sound wisdom and discretion:

Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit to them: for they watch in behalf of your souls, as they that shall give account; that they may do this with joy, and not with grief: for this were unprofitable for you.

For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and discipline.

But the Comforter, even the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said unto you.

All things therefore whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you, even so do ye also unto them: for this is the law and the prophets.

But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

Trust in Jehovah with all thy heart, And lean not upon thine own understanding:

For Jehovah giveth wisdom; Out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding:

The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel: — read the full passage →

and through him to reconcile all things unto himself, having made peace through the blood of his cross; through him, I say, whether things upon the earth, or things in the heavens.

Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he shall guide you into all the truth: for he shall not speak from himself; but what things soever he shall hear, these shall he speak: and he shall declare unto you the things that are to come.

And as he sat on the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?

If thou art wise, thou art wise for thyself; And if thou scoffest, thou alone shalt bear it.

The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works; There is none that doeth good.

And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.

This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;

And if I go and prepare a place for you, I come again, and will receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.

But he answered and said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.

A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself; Butthe simple pass on, and suffer for it.

He that separateth himself seeketh his own desire, And rageth against all sound wisdom.

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.

In the lips of him that hath discernment wisdom is found; But a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

O ye simple, understand prudence; And, ye fools, be of an understanding heart.

And I beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, A young man void of understanding,

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, And light unto my path.

This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth, but thou shalt meditate thereon day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.

In like manner, ye wives, bein subjection to your own husbands; that, even if any obey not the word, they may without the word be gained by the behavior of their wives;

But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deluding your own selves. — read the full passage →

But if any of you lacketh wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all liberally and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

to the saints and faithful brethren in Christthat areat Colossæ: Grace to you and peace from God our Father.

by which also ye are saved, if ye hold fast the word which I preached unto you, except ye believed in vain.

Or know ye not that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which ye have from God? and ye are not your own;

Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.

And when he had gone through those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece.

And these shall go away into eternal punishment: but the righteous into eternal life.

Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools istheirfolly.

There is a way which seemeth right unto a man; But the end thereof are the ways of death.

Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. — read the full passage →

if ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious:

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as becometh saints;

(for we walk by faith, not by sight);

And be not fashioned according to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no one cometh unto the Father, but by me.

For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall show great signs and wonders; so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect.

The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem, in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. — read the full passage →

Oh taste and see that Jehovah is good: Blessed is the man that taketh refuge in him.

He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith to the churches. To him that overcometh, to him will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the Paradise of God.

John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace, from him who is and who was and who is to come; and from the seven Spirits that are before his throne;

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John; — read the full passage →

Beloved, while I was giving all diligence to write unto you of our common salvation, I was constrained to write unto you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered unto the saints.

There is no fear in love: but perfect love casteth out fear, because fear hath punishment; and he that feareth is not made perfect in love.

Ye are of God, my little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you than he that is in the world.

Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:

Beloved, believe not every spirit, but prove the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

That which was from the beginning, that which we have heard, that which we have seen with our eyes, that which we beheld, and our hands handled, concerning the Word of life — read the full passage →

Be sober, be watchful: your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

if any man speaketh, speaking as it were oracles of God; if any man ministereth, ministering as of the strength which God supplieth: that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, whose is the glory and the dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

And who is he that will harm you, if ye be zealous of that which is good?

Be subject therefore unto God; but resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, neither shadow that is cast by turning.

Let marriage be had in honor among all, and let the bed be undefiled: for fornicators and adulterers God will judge.

and without faith it is impossible to be well-pleasing unto him; for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that seek after him.

By faith we understand that the worlds have been framed by the word of God, so that what is seen hath not been made out of things which appear.

Now faith is assurance ofthingshoped for, a conviction of things not seen.

But solid food is for fullgrown men, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern good and evil.

For the word of God is living, and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and quick to discern the thoughts and intents of the heart.

For indeed we have had good tidings preached unto us, even as also they: but the word of hearing did not profit them, because it was not united by faith with them that heard.

who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a people for his own possession, zealous of good works.

that aged men be temperate, grave, sober-minded, sound in faith, in love, in patience:

Give diligence to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, handling aright the word of truth.

who saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before times eternal,

In like manner, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefastness and sobriety; not with braided hair, and gold or pearls or costly raiment; — read the full passage →

for kings and all that are in high place; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and gravity.

prove all things; hold fast that which is good;

Masters, render unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven. — read the full passage →

If then ye were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. — read the full passage →

For I would have you know how greatly I strive for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →

having heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have toward all the saints,

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy our brother, — read the full passage →

In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

But as the church is subject to Christ, so let the wives also be to their husbands in everything.

(for the fruit of the light is in all goodness and righteousness and truth),

and be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, even as God also in Christ forgave you.

giving diligence to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

So then, as we have opportunity, let us work that which is good toward all men, and especially toward them that are of the household of the faith.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, — read the full passage →

But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve in his craftiness, your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity and the purity that is toward Christ.