understanding your beliefs
What does the Bible say about understanding your beliefs? These are the passages readers found most helpful — tap any citation to read it in context.
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7The beginning of wisdom is to obtain wisdom, and, with all that you possess, to acquire prudence.
2And do not choose to be conformed to this age, but instead choose to be reformed in the newness of your mind, so that you may demonstrate what is the will of God: what is good, and what is well-pleasing, and what is perfect.
15But sanctify Christ the Lord in your hearts, being always ready to give an explanation to all who ask you the reason for that hope which is in you.
5But if anyone among you is in need of wisdom, let him petition God, who gives abundantly to all without reproach, and it shall be given to him.
15Be solicitous in the task of presenting yourself before God as a proven and unashamed worker who has handled the Word of Truth correctly.
8See to it that no one deceives you through philosophy and empty falsehoods, as found in the traditions of men, in accord with the influences of the world, and not in accord with Christ.
21But test all things. Hold on to whatever is good.
11But these were more noble than those who were at Thessalonica. They received the Word with all enthusiasm, daily examining the Scriptures to see if these things were so.
14So may we then no longer be little children, disturbed and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the wickedness of men, and by the craftiness which deceives unto error.
15The innocent trust every word. The astute one considers his own steps. Nothing good will be for the deceitful son. But the wise servant shall act prosperously and his way will be set in order.
1Now, faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not apparent.
15A prudent heart shall possess knowledge. And the ear of the wise seeks doctrine.
5and height that extols itself contrary to the wisdom of God, and leading every intellect into the captivity of obedience to Christ,
1Most beloved, do not be willing to believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see if they are of God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world.
37Jesus said to him: “ ‘You shall love the Lord your God from all your heart, and with all your soul and with all your mind.’
5Have confidence in the Lord with all your heart, and do not depend upon your own prudence. 6In all your ways, consider him, and he himself will direct your steps.
32And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free.”