- 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.” - And how much more valuable is a person than a sheep! Yes, the law permits a person to do good on the Sabbath.
- 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. - Choose a good reputation over great riches;
being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold. - How wonderful and pleasant it is
when brothers live together in harmony! - But the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people.”
- The man who finds a wife finds a treasure,
and he receives favor from the Lord. - Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed.
- 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.
- 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.
- Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- See that no one pays back evil for evil, but always try to do good to each other and to all people.
- 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.
- Learn to do good.
Seek justice.
Help the oppressed.
Defend the cause of orphans.
Fight for the rights of 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. - 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.
- Teach me to do your will,
for you are my God.
May your gracious Spirit lead me forward
on a firm footing. - 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. - He will give eternal life to those who keep on doing good, seeking after the glory and honor and immortality that God offers.
- So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him.
- So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.
- Everyone enjoys a fitting reply;
it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time!
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