A Rooted Heart

Keep and follow the pattern of sound teaching (doctrine) which you have heard from me, in the faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.

Guard [with greatest care] and keep unchanged, the treasure [that precious truth] which has been entrusted to you [that is, the good news about salvation through personal faith in Christ Jesus], through [the help of] the Holy Spirit who dwells in us. (2 Timothy 1:13-14)

If indeed you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope of the gospel you heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven. (Colossians 1:23)

Examine your souls, whether you stand in the faith. Tend to your souls, or are you not aware that Jesus Christ is in you—unless indeed you fail the test and are rejected as counterfeit? (2 Corinthians 13:5)

Take care, brothers and sisters, that there not be in any one of you a wicked, unbelieving heart [which refuses to trust and rely on the Lord, a heart] that turns away from the living God. (Hebrews 3:12)

For this reason we ought to pay the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, for fear so that we do not [in any way] drift away from truth. (Hebrews 2:1)

If in fact you have [really] heard Him and have been taught by Him, just as truth is in Jesus [revealed in His life and personified in Him]. (Ephesians 4:21) He must hold firmly to the trustworthy word [of God] as it was taught to him, so that he will be able both to give accurate instruction in sound [reliable, error-free] doctrine and to refute those who contradict [it by explaining their error]. (Titus 1:9) If anyone teaches a different doctrine and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and with the doctrine and teaching which is in agreement with godliness (personal integrity, upright behavior). (1 Timothy 6:4)

Anyone who runs on ahead and does not remain in the doctrine of Christ [that is, one who is not content with what He taught], does not have God; but the one who continues to remain in the teaching [of Christ does have God], he has both the Father and the Son. (2 John 1:9) But as for you, continue in the things that you have learned and of which you are convinced [holding tightly to the truths], knowing from whom you learned them,

and how from childhood you have known the sacred writings (Hebrew Scriptures) which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus [surrendering your entire self to Him and having absolute confidence in His wisdom, power and goodness]. (2 Timothy 3:14-15) Do not let them escape from your sight;

Keep them in the center of your heart.

Knowing these teachings will mean true life and good health for you. (Proverbs 4:21-22) The teachings of the LORD are perfect. They renew the soul, His teachings last forever, the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making the inexperienced wise.

The LORD's instruction is right; it makes our hearts glad. His commands shine brightly, and they give us light. (Psalm 19:8-9)