52 Bible Verses About Doctrine
Bible verses about Doctrine
Delve into the heart of God's wisdom as we explore the profound depths of doctrine through scripture. These verses illuminate the foundational truths that shape our understanding of God, ourselves, and His divine plan. Doctrine, far from being a dry academic pursuit, is the lifeblood of our faith, guiding our steps and anchoring our souls in the unwavering truth of God's Word. By diligently studying and embracing sound doctrine, we equip ourselves to discern truth from error, grow in spiritual maturity, and live lives that are pleasing and glorifying to Him. Let the scriptures on this page inspire you to seek a deeper knowledge of God's revealed will, transforming your mind and empowering your spirit.
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Psalms 119:128 (KJV)
Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.
Sound Doctrine: Bible Verses & Core Beliefs
Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it, and received instruction.
Hear me now therefore, O ye children, and depart not from the words of my mouth.
Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.
Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness.
O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day.
On this side Jordan, in the land of Moab, began Moses to declare this law, saying,
My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:
Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God.
I have declared my ways, and thou heardest me: teach me thy statutes.
So shall he sprinkle many nations; the kings shall shut their mouths at him: for that which had not been told them shall they see; and that which they had not heard shall they consider.
Bind them upon thy fingers, write them upon the table of thine heart.
My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;
How do ye say, We are wise, and the law of the Lord is with us? Lo, certainly in vain made he it; the pen of the scribes is in vain.
I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways.
And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs.
Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the Lord.
And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.
The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.
They would none of my counsel: they despised all my reproof.
I will never forget thy precepts: for with them thou hast quickened me.
The words of the Lord are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.
Hear my words, O ye wise men; and give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge.
What thing soever I command you, observe to do it: thou shalt not add thereto, nor diminish from it.
Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
Whom shall he teach knowledge? and whom shall he make to understand doctrine? them that are weaned from the milk, and drawn from the breasts.
And I will walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts.
For truly my words shall not be false: he that is perfect in knowledge is with thee.
But they are altogether brutish and foolish: the stock is a doctrine of vanities.
My son, keep my words, and lay up my commandments with thee.
Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.
Hear diligently my speech, and my declaration with your ears.
Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.
For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law.
Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it.
Teach me thy way, O Lord; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name.
This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.
They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness.
For the word of the Lord is right; and all his works are done in truth.
Whoso is wise, and will observe these things, even they shall understand the lovingkindness of the Lord.
Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways.
The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.
Give ye ear, and hear my voice; hearken, and hear my speech.
I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies.
I will fetch my knowledge from afar, and will ascribe righteousness to my Maker.
And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved.
Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish ought from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the Lord your God which I command you.
Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.
That I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth; that thou mightest answer the words of truth to them that send unto thee?
Then answered Zophar the Naamathite, and said,
How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!
And afterward he read all the words of the law, the blessings and cursings, according to all that is written in the book of the law.
The Bible verses explored here highlight the foundational importance of sound doctrine. They reveal doctrine not as a rigid, lifeless system, but as the essential framework for understanding God's character, His plan of salvation, and the way we are called to live. From Paul's exhortations to Timothy to uphold sound teaching, to the warnings against false doctrines that lead astray, Scripture consistently emphasizes the necessity of adhering to the truth revealed in God's Word. May these verses encourage deeper reflection on the doctrines we embrace, prompting us to examine their biblical basis and their impact on our faith and actions. Let us commit to studying Scripture diligently, seeking understanding through prayer and faithful teaching, so that we may grow in knowledge and live out the truth of God's Word in every aspect of our lives.