Bible Verses about 'Good person'
- A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart, and an evil person produces evil things from the treasury of an evil heart. What you say flows from what is in your heart.
- And how much more valuable is a person than a sheep! Yes, the law permits a person to do good on the Sabbath.
- Now, most people would not be willing to die for an upright person, though someone might perhaps be willing to die for a person who is especially good. But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.
- Not a single person on earth is always good and never sins.
- Worry weighs a person down;
an encouraging word cheers a person up. - Loyalty makes a person attractive.
It is better to be poor than dishonest. - I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd sacrifices his life for the sheep.
- Joyful is the person who finds wisdom,
the one who gains understanding. - Run from sexual sin! No other sin so clearly affects the body as this one does. For sexual immorality is a sin against your own body.
- There is a path before each person that seems right,
but it ends in death. - How can a young person stay pure?
By obeying your word. - The generous will prosper;
those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed. - A person without self-control
is like a city with broken-down walls. - And if you do good only to those who do good to you, why should you get credit? Even sinners do that much!
- In the same way, some think one day is more holy than another day, while others think every day is alike. You should each be fully convinced that whichever day you choose is acceptable.
- Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.
- And then he added, “It is what comes from inside that defiles you. For from within, out of a person’s heart, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, wickedness, deceit, lustful desires, envy, slander, pride, and foolishness. All these vile things come from within; they are what defile you.”
- Because one person disobeyed God, many became sinners. But because one other person obeyed God, many will be made righteous.
- As a face is reflected in water,
so the heart reflects the real person. - Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.
- As iron sharpens iron,
so a friend sharpens a friend. - God detests the prayers
of a person who ignores the law. - A fool is quick-tempered,
but a wise person stays calm when insulted. - Turn away from evil and do good.
Search for peace, and work to maintain it. - The righteous person faces many troubles,
but the Lord comes to the rescue each time. - Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good.
- God will destroy anyone who destroys this temple. For God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple.
- If another believer sins, rebuke that person; then if there is repentance, forgive. Even if that person wrongs you seven times a day and each time turns again and asks forgiveness, you must forgive.
- If another believer sins against you, go privately and point out the offense. If the other person listens and confesses it, you have won that person back.
- A troublemaker plants seeds of strife;
gossip separates the best of friends. - Don’t be fooled by those who say such things, for “bad company corrupts good character.”
- This Good News tells us how God makes us right in his sight. This is accomplished from start to finish by faith. As the Scriptures say, “It is through faith that a righteous person has life.”
- That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day.
- The blessing of the Lord makes a person rich,
and he adds no sorrow with it. - “What do you mean, ‘If I can’?” Jesus asked. “Anything is possible if a person believes.”
- Everyone enjoys a fitting reply;
it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time! - We have happy memories of the godly,
but the name of a wicked person rots away. - Now, who will want to harm you if you are eager to do good?
- Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good.
- If the person still refuses to listen, take your case to the church. Then if he or she won’t accept the church’s decision, treat that person as a pagan or a corrupt tax collector.
- Trust in the Lord and do good.
Then you will live safely in the land and prosper. - Taste and see that the Lord is good.
Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him! - Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good!
His faithful love endures forever. - You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.”
- Don’t be concerned for your own good but for the good of others.
- Pride ends in humiliation,
while humility brings honor. - This is how we know if they have the Spirit of God: If a person claiming to be a prophet acknowledges that Jesus Christ came in a real body, that person has the Spirit of God. But if someone claims to be a prophet and does not acknowledge the truth about Jesus, that person is not from God. Such a person has the spirit of the Antichrist, which you heard is coming into the world and indeed is already here.
- A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions.
The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. - If someone has enough money to live well and sees a brother or sister in need but shows no compassion—how can God’s love be in that person?
- How beautiful on the mountains
are the feet of the messenger who brings good news,
the good news of peace and salvation,
the news that the God of Israel reigns!
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