Good Sense

Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.

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

And Jesus went out, and departed from the temple: and his disciples came to him for to shew him the buildings of the temple. — read the full passage →

And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and the angel stood, saying, 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 unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:

Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.

Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.

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

For with God nothing shall be impossible.

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

Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.

But seek ye first the kingdom of God, 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 the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

For the Lord 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, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven.

Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

And as he sat upon 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 be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, 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 may 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.

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

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

And Jesus 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 foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.

Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.

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

In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.

And 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 a light unto my path.

This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein 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.

Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives;

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

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.

What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of 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 over those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece,

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

Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.

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

Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.

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

If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious.

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

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

(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)

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

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

For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very 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 →

O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.

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

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

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants 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, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.

Ye are of God, 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 try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

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

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

If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

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

Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.

But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it.

Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.

That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,

In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; — read the full passage →

For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

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

If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. — read the full passage →

For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →

Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have to all the saints,

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

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing.

(For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)

And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.

Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

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

But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.