Bible Verses about the Mind

Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. Colossians 3:2

Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. Colossians 3:2	Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. heaven world
So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Ephesians 5:15-16	Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. wisdom life

Jesus replied, “You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.” Matthew 22:37	And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” heart soul
To acquire wisdom is to love yourself; people who cherish understanding will prosper. Proverbs 19:8	Whoever gets sense loves his own soul; he who keeps understanding will discover good. wisdom life
The greater my wisdom, the greater my grief. To increase knowledge only increases sorrow. Ecclesiastes 1:18	For in much wisdom is much vexation, and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow. wisdom sadness worrying
A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. Proverbs 27:12	The prudent sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it. safety protection punishment
As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend. Proverbs 27:17	Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another. friendship relationships
Joyful is the person who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding. Proverbs 3:13	Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding. wisdom understanding
If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom. James 3:13	Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom. humility wisdom life
Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock. Matthew 7:24	Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. Word of God wisdom listening
Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent; with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent. Proverbs 17:28	Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent. speaking wisdom
For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God. Romans 1:20	For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse. creation strength world
Because of the privilege and authority God has given me, I give each of you this warning: Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us. Romans 12:3	For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned. grace faith thoughts
For I decided that while I was with you I would forget everything except Jesus Christ, the one who was crucified. 1 Corinthians 2:2	For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. evangelism Jesus crucifixion
Only a fool despises a parent’s discipline; whoever learns from correction is wise. Proverbs 15:5	A fool despises his father's instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is prudent. Father wisdom children
And I know it is important to love him with all my heart and all my understanding and all my strength, and to love my neighbor as myself. This is more important than to offer all of the burnt offerings and sacrifices required in the law. Mark 12:33	And to love him with all the heart and with all the understanding and with all the strength, and to love one's neighbor as oneself, is much more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices. heart strength love