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	Fix your thoughts on things that are above, not on things that are on the 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	Therefore, take care to live as intelligent people, and do not be like those who are senseless. Make the most of the present time, for this is a wicked age. 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	Jesus 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 gains wisdom loves his own soul; one who cherishes understanding will prosper. wisdom life
The greater my wisdom, the greater my grief. To increase knowledge only increases sorrow. Ecclesiastes 1:18	For much wisdom can result in much sorrow, and those who increase their knowledge also increase their grief. 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 man perceives danger and seeks shelter, while the simple continue forward and pay the penalty. safety protection punishment
As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend. Proverbs 27:17	As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the wits of his neighbor. friendship relationships
Joyful is the person who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding. Proverbs 3:13	Blessed is the person who has found wisdom, the one who has gained 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 among you is wise and understanding? Prove by your good life that your works are done with the humility that comes from 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 who hears these words of mine and acts in accordance with them will be like a wise man who constructed his house on a rock foundation. 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; if he closes his lips, he is regarded as intelligent. speaking wisdom
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	Through the grace that God has bestowed upon me, I advise every one of you not to think of yourself too highly, but to regard yourself objectively, based on the measure of faith that God has granted. grace faith thoughts
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	Ever since the creation of the world the invisible attributes of God’s eternal power and divine nature have been clearly understood and perceived through the things he has made. Therefore, the conduct of these people is inexcusable. creation strength world
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 resolved that, while I was with you, I would know nothing 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 spurns his father’s correction, but whoever heeds admonition 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 your heart, and with all your understanding, and with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself,’ is worth more than any burnt offerings and sacrifices. heart strength love