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Philippians 3:2
Watch out for the "dogs!" [Note: "Dogs" were viewed with disgust by the ancient Jews (Deut. 23:18; II Kings 8:13; Rev. 22:15), so the term is used here derogatorily for Jewish Christians who were trying to impose on the church the requirements of the law of Moses]. Watch out for the evil workers! Watch out for those who mutilate the body meaninglessly! [Note: Paul here alludes, in a derogatory wordplay, to the Jewish practice of circumcision]. Verse ConceptsdogsAttackingJudging OthersMinistry, In The ChurchMutilationWarningBeing BewareDivision Among ChristiansEvildoersSevering Body PartsCircumcision PartyPets

Colossians 2:8
Pay attention so that no one takes you [spiritually] captive through his philosophy and empty deception based on human tradition, according to the principles of the world and not according to Christ. Verse ConceptsCustomAbsolute TruthFalse TeachingsFalse ReligionElementsFalse Doctrine, Nature OfWarnings Against DeceptionHeresiesIntelligencePhilosophyReceptivenessWorldly WisdomSpiritual Warfare, ArmourSpiritual Warfare, Enemies InStrength, HumanThoughtTraditionsWarningFalse Doctrines, AvoidanceShallownessElements Of The UniverseAvoiding DeceitAtheism, Description OfDeceptioncultureFutile Faith

2 Peter 3:16-17
He spoke about these things in all of his letters, which contain some parts that are difficult to understand. [Because of this], ignorant and unstable people twist [his writings], just as they also do to the other Scriptures, to their own destruction. Therefore, dearly loved ones, since you know about these things ahead of time, be on your guard so that you are not led astray by the error of lawless people, and [thus] fall from your own stability [i.e., your safe or secure position in Christ].

Matthew 24:4-5
And Jesus answered them, "Pay attention so that no one leads you astray [from the truth]. For many [false teachers] will come, claiming to be me, and saying, 'I am the Christ [i.e., God's specially chosen one]' and they will lead many people away [from the truth].

Matthew 24:23-24
Then if anyone says to you, 'Look, here is Christ,' or 'There [he is],' do not believe him. For false Christs and false prophets will appear and they will perform great [miraculous] signs and [supernatural] wonders in order to lead astray even the elect [i.e., God's people], if possible.

1 Chronicles 22:13
Verse ConceptsVictory, As An Act Of GodBraveryResisting DiscouragementStrength Of People

1 Kings 2:4
Verse ConceptsHeart, And Holy SpiritWalking In The TruthThroneWatchfulness, Of BelieversWhole HeartednessSaul And David

Colossians 4:5
Be wise in the way you live in front of outsiders [i.e., non-Christians], making the most of every opportunity. Verse ConceptsGiving, Of TimeMarketsOpportunities, In LifeOpportunities, And SalvationOutsidersPresent, TheRedeeming The TimeWasteWisdom, Human ImportanceZeal, ReligiousOutside The KingdomRight Time For PeopleAttitudes Towards ForeignersBe Wise!Christian ConductTime ManagementOpportunitybehavioroverworking

Psalm 39:1
Verse ConceptsPrudenceReadinessRestraintSpeech, Positive Aspects OfTongueWatchfulness, Of BelieversSpeaking, Wisdom InVigilanceIndividuals Being SilentThe TongueGod's TimingGods TimingWaiting For God's TimingGuarding Yourself

James 1:19
You people [already] know this [or, "you should know this"], my dearly loved brothers. However, every person should be quick to listen, slow to talk and slow in becoming angry. Verse ConceptsBad AttitudeBackbitingAggressionListeningPatienceRashnessSelf ControlSpeech, Positive Aspects OfSpeech, Power And Significance OfSpeaking, Wisdom InConflict ResolutionCounselingCorrecting A BrotherBeing CalmAnger ManagementBeing Slow To AngerSpeedSlownessCurbing SpeechBe Patient!speakingAnger And ForgivenessListening To Godevangelising

Proverbs 13:3
Verse ConceptsBackbitingEvil SpeakingGuardsLipsSelf ControlRashnessRestraintSpeech, Power And Significance OfWatchfulness, Of BelieversSpeaking, EvilSpeaking, Wisdom InRestrained TonguesBeware Of Your SpeechToo Many WordsThe TongueGod Being In ControlWorking Hard And Not Being Lazy

1 Corinthians 10:12
So, the person who thinks he is standing firm [in the faith] should pay attention [to his life], so that he does not fall [away from God]. Verse ConceptsConceit, Description OfComplacencyHumiliationPride, Evil OfReadinessSecurityTaking HeedStumblingTemptation, Universality OfThoughtWatchfulness, Of BelieversCautionOverconfidenceVigilancePeople StumblingspankingFalling

1 Chronicles 19:6-7

Deuteronomy 4:15-16

Ecclesiastes 5:1
Verse ConceptsFormalityGod's DwellingThe Work Of FoolsCare Of FeetSacrificeFoolsGoing To ChurchListening To GodfootstepsbehaviorevangelisingGuarding Yourself

Hebrews 12:15-16
Look carefully [at how you are living] so that no one falls away from God's unearned favor, and that no "poisonous plant sprouts up" to cause trouble and corrupt many people [Note: This is an analogy from Deut. 29:16-18 being used as a warning against the evil influence of wicked people], and that no one becomes immoral or ungodly, like Esau, who sold his right to the firstborn son's inheritance for a single meal.

Deuteronomy 4:9
Verse ConceptsLearning From The PastBaby dedicationForgettingForgetting GodFathers, Responsibilities OfBeing A KidGenerationsChildren, needs ofDiligence, Objects Ofdiscipline, in the familyGuardsPast, TheWatchfulness, Of BelieversCautiondiligenceParents Duty To ChildrenChildrearingCaring For ChildrenVigilanceSchoolsTeaching ChildrenGuarding Yourself

Ephesians 5:15
So, be careful how you live. Do not live ignorantly, but wisely, Verse ConceptsBalance In LifeRedeeming The TimeWisdom, Human ImportanceCautionFools Becoming WiseOpportunityFoolsLiveattentionwise

Hebrews 3:12
Pay attention, brothers, so that there will not be in any one of you an evil heart of unbelief, [resulting] in falling away from the living God. Verse ConceptsGod, Living And Self sustainingApostatesForeknowledgeBacksliding, CausesHeart, Of Unregenerate PeopleFaith, As A Body Of BeliefsFailureWarnings Against ApostasyHeart, Fallen And RedeemedDoubtSin, Causes OfUnbelief, Nature And Effects OfUnbelieversUnbelief, Sourced InUnbelief, Shown ByApostasy, Types OfTaking HeedFalling Away From GodChristians Being Called BrothersUnbelief Toward God

Joshua 22:5
Verse ConceptsAdoration, Of GodCommitment, to Godethics, and graceDedication In OtCommands, in OTHeart, And Holy SpiritGod's WaysWatchfulness, Of BelieversWorship, Acceptable AttitudesDuty Of Man To GodSpirituality, Principles OfLove Towards God, Nature OfLove For GodWhole HeartednessThe Need To Love GodWalking In God's WayKeep The Commandments!commandments

Mark 4:24
And He said to them, "Pay attention to what you are hearing from me. The standard you use in giving [to others] is the standard they will use on you, with even more added. Verse ConceptsAdding BlessingTaking HeedGood ReboundingThose To Whom God GivesRight MeasuresTreating Othersattentionmeasurement

Luke 8:18
Pay attention to how you listen, for to the person who [already] has something, [more] will be given, but from the person who has [virtually] nothing, even what he thinks he has will be taken away from him." Verse ConceptsPossessingAdding BlessingThoughts Of The WickedTaking HeedThose To Whom God GivesTaking God's Things

1 Corinthians 9:25-27
And everyone who [strenuously] competes in athletic events exercises self-control during training. Now they do this to receive a laurel wreath that withers, but we [do it to receive] a lasting crown. So, I run with a purpose and I fight that way [too]; I do not just shadow box. But I work out and get my body in shape [i.e., spiritually], so that after preaching to other people, I myself do not become disqualified [i.e., for winning the prize from God. See verse 24].

2 Timothy 2:4
No soldier on active duty, gets himself involved in the affairs of civilian life, so that he can please the person who enlisted him [i.e., his commanding officer]. Verse ConceptsMilitary ServiceCommanderBeing A SoldierAttitudes, Of Christians To The WorldLove, Abuse OfSelf DenialCare, WorldlyWorldliness, AvoidMinisters, Should Not BeChristians, Names OfUnworldlinessPleasing Mensisterhooddistractions

Luke 14:27-33
[And] whoever does not carry his own cross [i.e., his responsibilities with all their difficulties] and follow me cannot be my disciple. For which one of you who wants to build a [lookout] tower will not first sit down and calculate its cost, to see whether he has enough [money and materiel] to complete it? For if he does not, maybe after he has laid the foundation and [then] is not able to complete [the tower], everyone who sees it will ridicule him, read more.
saying, 'This man began to build [a tower] but was not able to finish it.' Or what king, planning to engage another king in war, will not first sit down and evaluate whether he will be able, with ten thousand [soldiers], to defeat someone who attacks him with twenty thousand [soldiers]? Or maybe, while the enemy is still a long way off, he will send representatives to ask for peace terms. So therefore, every one of you who does not say 'goodbye' to everything he owns, cannot be my disciple.

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