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Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.

Now the Bereans were more noble-minded than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if these teachings were true.

You pore over the Scriptures because you presume that by them you possess eternal life. These are the very words that testify about Me,

But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,

The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.