My child, pay attention to what your father and mother tell you.

My child, don't forget what I teach you. Always remember what I tell you to do.

The seeds that fell in good soil stand for those who hear the message and retain it in a good and obedient heart, and they persist until they bear fruit.

But Jesus answered, "Rather, how happy are those who hear the word of God and obey it!"

Jesus answered him, "Those who love me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and my Father and I will come to them and live with them.

Remember what I told you: 'Slaves are not greater than their master.' If people persecuted me, they will persecute you too; if they obeyed my teaching, they will obey yours too.

Happy is the one who reads this book, and happy are those who listen to the words of this prophetic message and obey what is written in this book! For the time is near when all these things will happen.

But he said to me, "Don't do it! I am a servant together with you and with your brothers the prophets and of all those who obey the words in this book. Worship God!"

My child, learn what I teach you and never forget what I tell you to do.

Yes, beg for knowledge; plead for insight.

If you do, you will know what it means to fear the LORD and you will succeed in learning about God.

He provides help and protection for those who are righteous and honest.

The wise get all the knowledge they can, but when fools speak, trouble is not far off.

but a curse, if you disobey these commands and turn away to worship other gods that you have never worshiped before.

Accept the teaching he gives; keep his words in your heart.