Table 5.

Scripture Memorization Examples Across Religious Traditions

Session 1
Christianity
“Finally, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” (Philippians 4:8)
Judaism
“Think Good and it will be good.” (Tzemach Tzedek)
Islam
“Allah sets forth a parable that a goodly word is like a goodly tree, whose root is firmly fixed, and its branches are in the heaven, giving its fruit at all times by permission of its lord.” (14 (Ibrahim: 24,25)
Hindu
“Those whose mind and intellect are wholly merged in Him, who remain constantly established in identity with Him, finally become one with Him. Their sins are wiped out by wisdom. They reach the supreme goal from where there is no return.” Bhagavad Gita Ch 2, V 17
Buddhism
“Light the lamp within; strive hard to attain wisdom. Become pure and innocent, and live in the world of light.” (Dhammapada 236)