Bible Verses about “being naive”

“Don't be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.”

“Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service.”

“Don't seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God's wrath. For it is written, "Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord."”

“If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.”

“Don't be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”

“Therefore "If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing so, you will heap coals of fire on his head."”

“Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men.”

“Having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us, if prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of our faith;”

“In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate one to another; in honor preferring one another;”

“rejoicing in hope; enduring in troubles; continuing steadfastly in prayer;”

“so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.”

“For I say, through the grace that was given me, to every man who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think reasonably, as God has apportioned to each person a measure of faith.”

“or service, let us give ourselves to service; or he who teaches, to his teaching;”

“or he who exhorts, to his exhorting: he who gives, let him do it with liberality; he who rules, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.”

“Be of the same mind one toward another. Don't set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Don't be wise in your own conceits.”

“For even as we have many members in one body, and all the members don't have the same function,”

“Let no one deceive you with empty words. For because of these things, the wrath of God comes on the children of disobedience.”

“Rejoice with those who rejoice. Weep with those who weep.”

“not lagging in diligence; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;”

“contributing to the needs of the saints; given to hospitality.”

“Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil. Cling to that which is good.”

“Bless those who persecute you; bless, and don't curse.”

“for God is not a God of confusion, but of peace. As in all the assemblies of the saints,”

“For those who are such don't serve our Lord, Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by their smooth and flattering speech, they deceive the hearts of the innocent.”

“"Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.”

“Brothers, don't be children in thoughts, yet in malice be babies, but in thoughts be mature.”

“For the backsliding of the simple will kill them. The careless ease of fools will destroy them.”

“"How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity? How long will mockers delight themselves in mockery, and fools hate knowledge?”

“to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young man:”

“A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.”

“A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.”

“For your obedience has become known to all. I rejoice therefore over you. But I desire to have you wise in that which is good, but innocent in that which is evil.”

“A prudent man sees danger, and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.”

“I saw among the simple ones. I discerned among the youths a young man void of understanding,”

“You simple, understand prudence. You fools, be of an understanding heart.”

“When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom. When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.”

“The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.”

“The foolish woman is loud, Undisciplined, and knows nothing.”

“Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.”