1 Thessalonians 5:21
But examine all things; hold fast to what is good.
1 John 4:1
Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to determine if they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.
Luke 12:57
"And why don't you judge for yourselves what is right?
Acts 17:11
These Jews were more open-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they eagerly received the message, examining the scriptures carefully every day to see if these things were so.
Romans 12:9
Love must be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil, cling to what is good.
Ephesians 5:10
trying to learn what is pleasing to the Lord.
Deuteronomy 11:6-9
or what he did to Dathan and Abiram, sons of Eliab the Reubenite, when the earth opened its mouth in the middle of the Israelite camp and swallowed them, their families, their tents, and all the property they brought with them.
Deuteronomy 32:46-47
he said to them, "Keep in mind all the words I am solemnly proclaiming to you today; you must command your children to observe carefully all the words of this law.
Proverbs 3:1
My child, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments,
Proverbs 3:21-24
My child, do not let them escape from your sight; safeguard sound wisdom and discretion.
Proverbs 4:13
Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; protect it, because it is your life.
Proverbs 6:21-23
Bind them on your heart continually; fasten them around your neck.
Proverbs 23:23
Acquire truth and do not sell it -- wisdom, and discipline, and understanding.
Song of Songs 3:4
Scarcely had I passed them by when I found my beloved! I held onto him tightly and would not let him go until I brought him to my mother's house, to the bedroom chamber of the one who conceived me.
Isaiah 8:20
Then you must recall the Lord's instructions and the prophetic testimony of what would happen. Certainly they say such things because their minds are spiritually darkened.
Matthew 7:15-20
"Watch out for false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are voracious wolves.
Mark 7:14-15
Then he called the crowd again and said to them, "Listen to me, everyone, and understand.
John 8:31
Then Jesus said to those Judeans who had believed him, "If you continue to follow my teaching, you are really my disciples
John 15:4
Remain in me, and I will remain in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it remains in the vine, so neither can you unless you remain in me.
Acts 11:23
When he came and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with devoted hearts,
Acts 14:22
They strengthened the souls of the disciples and encouraged them to continue in the faith, saying, "We must enter the kingdom of God through many persecutions."
Romans 12:2
Do not be conformed to this present world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may test and approve what is the will of God -- what is good and well-pleasing and perfect.
1 Corinthians 2:11
For who among men knows the things of a man except the man's spirit within him? So too, no one knows the things of God except the Spirit of God.
1 Corinthians 2:14-15
The unbeliever does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him. And he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned.
1 Corinthians 14:28-29
But if there is no interpreter, he should be silent in the church. Let him speak to himself and to God.
1 Corinthians 15:58
So then, dear brothers and sisters, be firm. Do not be moved! Always be outstanding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
Philippians 1:10
so that you can decide what is best, and thus be sincere and blameless for the day of Christ,
Philippians 3:16
Nevertheless, let us live up to the standard that we have already attained.
Philippians 4:8
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of respect, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if something is excellent or praiseworthy, think about these things.
2 Thessalonians 2:15
Therefore, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold on to the traditions that we taught you, whether by speech or by letter.
2 Timothy 1:15
You know that everyone in the province of Asia deserted me, including Phygelus and Hermogenes.
2 Timothy 3:6
For some of these insinuate themselves into households and captivate weak women who are overwhelmed with sins and led along by various passions.
2 Timothy 4:14
Alexander the coppersmith did me a great deal of harm. The Lord will repay him in keeping with his deeds.
Hebrews 10:23
And let us hold unwaveringly to the hope that we confess, for the one who made the promise is trustworthy.
Revelation 2:2
I know your works as well as your labor and steadfast endurance, and that you cannot tolerate evil. You have even put to the test those who refer to themselves as apostles (but are not), and have discovered that they are false.
Revelation 2:25
However, hold on to what you have until I come.
Revelation 3:3
Therefore, remember what you received and heard, and obey it, and repent. If you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will never know at what hour I will come against you.
Revelation 3:11
I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have so that no one can take away your crown.