Good shepherd (2/4)

Do not withhold good from those who deserve it when it’s in… Proverbs 3:27

Do not withhold good from those who deserve it
when it’s in your power to help them.
Proverbs 3:27 honesty giving debt
Then you will understand what is right, just, and fair,
and you will find the right way to go.
Proverbs 2:9 righteousness goodness honesty
O Lord, you are so good, so ready to forgive,
so full of unfailing love for all who ask for your help.
Psalm 86:5 reliability love forgiveness
Then the Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper who is just right for him.”
Genesis 2:18 creation marriage relationships
For the Scriptures say,
“If you want to enjoy life
and see many happy days,
keep your tongue from speaking evil
and your lips from telling lies.
Turn away from evil and do good.
Search for peace, and work to maintain it.”
1 Peter 3:10-11 love peace life
And how much more valuable is a person than a sheep! Yes, the law permits a person to do good on the Sabbath.
Matthew 12:12 sabbath valuable
Do what is good and run from evil
so that you may live!
Then the Lord God of Heaven’s Armies will be your helper,
just as you have claimed.
Amos 5:14 holiness reward seeking
Choose a good reputation over great riches;
being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold.
Proverbs 22:1 money materialism relationships
How wonderful and pleasant it is
when brothers live together in harmony!
Psalm 133:1 friendship community family
But the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people.”
Luke 2:10 angels joy christmas
The man who finds a wife finds a treasure,
and he receives favor from the Lord.
Proverbs 18:22 blessing marriage seeking
Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed.
Ecclesiastes 4:9 friendship relationships work
If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom.
James 3:13 humility wisdom life
For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.
Ephesians 2:10 creation Jesus following
Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith.
Galatians 6:10 gentleness neighbor goodness
And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.
Romans 8:28 love God calling
And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.
Philippians 1:6 Jesus second coming rebirth
You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people.
Genesis 50:20 God life evil
See that no one pays back evil for evil, but always try to do good to each other and to all people.
1 Thessalonians 5:15 blameless righteousness evil
He gave his life to free us from every kind of sin, to cleanse us, and to make us his very own people, totally committed to doing good deeds.
Titus 2:14 sacrifice purification goodness
Learn to do good.
Seek justice.
Help the oppressed.
Defend the cause of orphans.
Fight for the rights of widows.
Isaiah 1:17 righteousness neighbor widows
The Lord is good and does what is right;
he shows the proper path to those who go astray.
He leads the humble in doing right,
teaching them his way.
Psalm 25:8-9 righteousness humility learning
But to you who are willing to listen, I say, love your enemies! Do good to those who hate you. Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who hurt you.
Luke 6:27-28 obedience blessing prayer
Teach me to do your will,
for you are my God.
May your gracious Spirit lead me forward
on a firm footing.
Psalm 143:10 learning Spirit obedience
No, O people, the Lord has told you what is good,
and this is what he requires of you:
to do what is right, to love mercy,
and to walk humbly with your God.
Micah 6:8 law righteousness humility