Colossians 3:16
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16 Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts.
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Psalm 119:11
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11 I have hidden your word in my heart,
that I might not sin against you.
John 15:7
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7 But if you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted!
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Ephesians 5:19
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19 singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, and making music to the Lord in your hearts.
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Romans 10:17
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17 So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ.
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Hebrews 4:12-13
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12 For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. 13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God. Everything is naked and exposed before his eyes, and he is the one to whom we are accountable.
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1 John 2:24
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24 So you must remain faithful to what you have been taught from the beginning. If you do, you will remain in fellowship with the Son and with the Father.
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Jeremiah 15:16
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16 When I discovered your words, I devoured them.
They are my joy and my heart’s delight,
for I bear your name,
O Lord God of Heaven’s Armies.
Ephesians 1:17
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17 asking God, the glorious Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, to give you spiritual wisdom[a] and insight so that you might grow in your knowledge of God.
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- 1:17 Or to give you the Spirit of wisdom.
Deuteronomy 6:6-9
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6 And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands that I am giving you today. 7 Repeat them again and again to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are going to bed and when you are getting up. 8 Tie them to your hands and wear them on your forehead as reminders. 9 Write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.
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2 Timothy 3:15
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15 You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus.
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Job 23:12
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12 I have not departed from his commands,
but have treasured his words more than daily food.
2 John 2
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2 because the truth lives in us and will be with us forever.
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1 John 2:27
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27 But you have received the Holy Spirit,[a] and he lives within you, so you don’t need anyone to teach you what is true. For the Spirit[b] teaches you everything you need to know, and what he teaches is true—it is not a lie. So just as he has taught you, remain in fellowship with Christ.
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Revelation 5:9
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9 And they sang a new song with these words:
“You are worthy to take the scroll
and break its seals and open it.
For you were slaughtered, and your blood has ransomed people for God
from every tribe and language and people and nation.
James 3:17
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17 But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere.
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Colossians 1:9
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9 So we have not stopped praying for you since we first heard about you. We ask God to give you complete knowledge of his will and to give you spiritual wisdom and understanding.
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Colossians 4:6
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6 Let your conversation be gracious and attractive[a] so that you will have the right response for everyone.
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- 4:6 Greek and seasoned with salt.
Ephesians 5:17
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17 Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do.
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Proverbs 2:6-7
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6 For the Lord grants wisdom!
From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
7 He grants a treasure of common sense to the honest.
He is a shield to those who walk with integrity.
Psalm 71:23
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23 I will shout for joy and sing your praises,
for you have ransomed me.
Psalm 28:7
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7 The Lord is my strength and shield.
I trust him with all my heart.
He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy.
I burst out in songs of thanksgiving.
1 Peter 1:11-12
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11 They wondered what time or situation the Spirit of Christ within them was talking about when he told them in advance about Christ’s suffering and his great glory afterward.
12 They were told that their messages were not for themselves, but for you. And now this Good News has been announced to you by those who preached in the power of the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. It is all so wonderful that even the angels are eagerly watching these things happen.
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James 5:13
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The Power of Prayer
13 Are any of you suffering hardships? You should pray. Are any of you happy? You should sing praises.
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1 Thessalonians 5:11-12
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11 So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.
Paul’s Final Advice
12 Dear brothers and sisters, honor those who are your leaders in the Lord’s work. They work hard among you and give you spiritual guidance.
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