WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT WHO WE SHOULD SPEND TIME WITHProverbs 13:20Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.
Proverbs 28:26Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered.
Titus 3:10 As for a person who stirs up division, after warning him once and then twice, have nothing more to do with him,
James 3:17-18But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.
1 Corinthians 15:33Do not be deceived: “Bad company ruins good morals.”
Proverbs 12:15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.
Proverbs 11:14Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.
Proverbs 15:22Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed.
Psalm 1:1-6Blessed is the man who walks NOT in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers. The wicked are not so, but are like chaff that the wind drives away. Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous; ...
Proverbs 20:18Plans are established by counsel; by wise guidance wage war.
Proverbs 3:1-35My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments, for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you. Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart. So you will find favor and good success in the sight of God and man. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.
Psalm 119:105Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
Proverbs 13:10By insolence comes nothing but strife, but with those who take advice is wisdom.
Proverbs 1:1-33To know wisdom and instruction, to understand words of insight, to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity; to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth— Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance
Proverbs 24:6For by wise guidance you can wage your war, and in abundance of counselors there is victory.
Hebrews 4:12For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
1 John 4:1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world.
Galatians 6:2Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.
2 Timothy 2:15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.
Proverbs 27:6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend; profuse are the kisses of an enemy.
James 3:17But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.
Romans 8:28And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
Proverbs 20:15There is gold and abundance of costly stones, but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
Matthew 5:16In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
Matthew 5:41And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles.
Psalm 33:11The counsel of the Lord stands forever, the plans of his heart to all generations.
James 1:5If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.
Proverbs 25:19Trusting in a treacherous man in time of trouble is like a bad tooth or a foot that slips.
2 Timothy 1:7For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
Proverbs 6:16-19 There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him: 1. Haughty eyes 2. A lying tongue 3. Hands that shed innocent blood 4. A heart that devises wicked plans 5. Feet that make haste to run to evil 6. A false witness who breathes out lies 7. One who sows discord among brothers.