1 Thessalonians 5:21

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

Prove

General references

1 Corinthians 10:15

Bible References

Prove

for instruction and for testimony? Surely they are speaking like this because the truth hasn't dawned on them.

"Beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are savage wolves.

Then he called to the crowd again and told them, "Listen to me, all of you, and understand!

"Why don't you judge for yourselves what is right?

These people were more receptive than those in Thessalonica. They were very willing to receive the message, and every day they carefully examined the Scriptures to see if those things were so.

Do not be conformed to this world, but continuously be transformed by the renewing of your minds so that you may be able to determine what God's will is what is proper, pleasing, and perfect.

Is there anyone who can understand his own thoughts except his own inner spirit? In the same way, no one can know the thoughts of God except God's Spirit.

If an interpreter is not present, the speaker should remain silent in the church and speak to himself and God.

Determine what pleases the Lord,

so that you may be able to choose what is best and be pure and blameless until the day when the Messiah returns,

"I know what you've been doing, your toil, and your endurance. I also know that you cannot tolerate evil people. You have tested those who call themselves apostles, but are not, and have found them to be false.

General references

I am talking to sensible people. Apply what I am saying to yourselves.