Counseling Verses Starter Pack

Question 1

Romans 15:4

Answer 1

Whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, so that through the perseverance and encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.

Question 2

1 Corinthians 10:31

Answer 2

So whether you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

Question 3

2 Corinthians 5:9

Answer 3

So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to please him.

Question 4

Psalm 119:11

Answer 4

I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.

Question 5

1 Corinthians 10:13

Answer 5

No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

Question 6

Ephesians 4:22-24

Answer 6

22 to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, 23 and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, 24 and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.

Question 7

Ephesians 4:25-32

Answer 7

25 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. 26 “In your anger do not sin”[: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27 and do not give the devil a foothold. 28 Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need.

29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

Question 8

Philippians 2:3-4

Answer 8

3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.

Question 9

Jeremiah 2:11-13

Answer 9

11 Has a nation changed gods,
When they were not gods?
But My people have exchanged their glory
For that which is of no benefit.
12 Be appalled at this, you heavens,
And shudder, be very desolate,” declares the Lord.
13 “For My people have committed two evils:
They have abandoned Me,
The fountain of living waters,
To carve out for themselves cisterns,
Broken cisterns
That do not hold water.

Question 10

1 Thessalonians 5:14

Answer 10

Admonish the wayward, comfort the discouraged, help the weak, be patient with everyone.

Question 11

Ephesians 5:25

Answer 11

Husbands love your wives just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.

Question 12

Proverbs 18:13

Answer 12

The one who gives an answer before he listens, that is his folly and his shame.

Question 13

1 Cor 6:20

Answer 13

For you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body.

Question 14

Luke 6:43

Answer 14

No good tree bears bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit.

Question 15

Philippians 4:8

Answer 15

Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.