Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
The prudent
Bible References
Simple
Romans 16:18
and avoid them; for such people serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by a soothing address and good words deceive the hearts of the innocent.
Ephesians 4:14
That we may be no longer children fluctuating and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the artful insinuations of men, and their crafty methods of deceiving;
Ephesians 5:17
Wherefore be not thoughtless, but consider what is the will of the Lord.
1 John 4:1
Beloved, believe not every Spirit, but try the spirits, whether they be of God: for many false prophets are gone out into the world.
The prudent
Acts 13:7
Who was with the proconsul Sergius Paulus, an understanding man: who calling for Barnabas and Saul, desired to hear the word of God.