1 Kings 22:7
22:7 But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there not a prophet of the
Lord still here, that we may ask him?”
Proverbs 19:27
19:27 If you stop listening to instruction, my child,
you will stray from the words of knowledge.
Mark 4:24
4:24 And he said to them, “Take care about what you hear. The measure you use will be the measure you receive,
and more will be added to you.
Luke 8:18
8:18 So listen carefully,
for whoever has will be given more, but
whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has
will be taken from him.”
Ephesians 4:11-15
4:11 It was he
who gave some as apostles, some as prophets, some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers,
4:12 to equip
the saints for the work of ministry, that is,
to build up the body of Christ,
4:13 until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God – a mature person, attaining to
the measure of Christ’s full stature.
4:14 So
we are no longer to be children, tossed back and forth by waves and carried about by every wind of teaching by the trickery of people who craftily carry out their deceitful schemes.
4:15 But practicing the truth in love,
we will in all things grow up into Christ, who is the head.
Colossians 2:6-10
Warnings Against the Adoption of False Philosophies
2:6 Therefore, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him,
2:7 rooted and built up in him and firm in your faith just as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
2:8 Be careful not to allow anyone to captivate you through an empty, deceitful philosophy that is according to human traditions and the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ.
2:9 For in him all the fullness of deity lives in bodily form,
2:10 and you have been filled in him, who is the head over every ruler and authority.
Colossians 2:2
2:2 My goal is that
their hearts, having been knit together
in love, may be encouraged, and that
they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ,
Colossians 3:5-7
3:5 So put to death whatever in your nature belongs to the earth:
sexual immorality, impurity, shameful passion,
evil desire, and greed which is idolatry.
3:6 Because of these things the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience.
3:7 You also lived your lives
in this way at one time, when you used to live among them.
Colossians 4:3
4:3 At the same time pray
for us too, that
God may open a door for the message
so that we may proclaim
the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.
Colossians 4:1
4:1 Masters, treat your slaves with justice and fairness, because you know that you also have a master in heaven.
Colossians 2:1-3
2:1 For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you, and for those in Laodicea, and for those who have not met me face to face.
2:2 My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ,
2:3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
Colossians 2:1
2:1 For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you, and for those in Laodicea, and for those who have not met me face to face.
Colossians 2:19
2:19 He has not held fast
to the head from whom the whole body, supported
and knit together through its ligaments and sinews, grows with a growth that is from God.
Colossians 2:21
2:21 “Do not handle! Do not taste! Do not touch!”
Colossians 4:5-6
4:5 Conduct yourselves
with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunities.
4:6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer everyone.
Revelation 2:2
2:2 ‘I know your works as well as your
labor and steadfast endurance, and that you cannot tolerate
evil. You have even put to the test
those who refer to themselves as apostles (but are not), and have discovered that they are false.