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Acts 17:11-12
The people here were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, since they received the word with eagerness and examined the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.Consequently, many of them believed, including a number of the prominent Greek women as well as men.
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James 1:19
My dear brothers and sisters, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
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Galatians 4:14
You did not despise or reject me though my physical condition was a trial for you. On the contrary, you received me as an angel of God, as Christ Jesus himself.
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Proverbs 18:15
The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it.
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James 1:21
Therefore, ridding yourselves of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent, humbly receive the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.
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Matthew 18:4
Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child— this one is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
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Proverbs 1:5
let a wise person listen and increase learning, and let a discerning person obtain guidance—
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Acts 28:28
Therefore, let it be known to you that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles; they will listen.”
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1 Corinthians 3 18
Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you thinks he is wise in this age, let him become a fool so that he can become wise.
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2 Chronicles 30 12
Also, the power of God was at work in Judah to unite them to carry out the command of the king and his officials by the word of the LORD.
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1 Peter 2 1-1 Peter 2 2
Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all slander.Like newborn infants, desire the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may grow up into your salvation,
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Mark 10:15
Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”
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Proverbs 25:12
A wise correction to a receptive ear is like a gold ring or an ornament of gold.
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Deuteronomy 5:25-29
But now, why should we die? This great fire will consume us and we will die if we hear the voice of the LORD our God any longer.For who out of all humanity has heard the voice of the living God speaking from the fire, as we have, and lived?Go near and listen to everything the LORD our God says. Then you can tell us everything the LORD our God tells you; we will listen and obey.’“ The LORD heard your words when you spoke to me. He said to me,‘ I have heard the words that these people have spoken to you. Everything they have said is right.If only they had such a heart to fear me and keep all my commands always, so that they and their children would prosper forever.
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Proverbs 9:9-10
Instruct the wise, and he will be wiser still; teach the righteous, and he will learn more.“ The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
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1 Thessalonians 2 13
This is why we constantly thank God, because when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you welcomed it not as a human message, but as it truly is, the word of God, which also works effectively in you who believe.
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Matthew 19:30
But many who are first will be last, and the last first.