- 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.”
- And how much more valuable is a person than a sheep! Yes, the law permits a person to do good on the Sabbath.
- How wonderful and pleasant it is
when brothers live together in harmony! - 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. - The man who finds a wife finds a treasure,
and he receives favor from the Lord. - But the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people.”
- 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.
- Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith.
- 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.
- 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.
- Learn to do good.
Seek justice.
Help the oppressed.
Defend the cause of orphans.
Fight for the rights of widows. - 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.
- Teach me to do your will,
for you are my God.
May your gracious Spirit lead me forward
on a firm footing. - 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.
- 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. - Everyone enjoys a fitting reply;
it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time! - 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.
- 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.
- Worry weighs a person down;
an encouraging word cheers a person up.
Related topics
Righteousness
Whoever pursues righteousness and...
Relationships
A person standing alone...
Humility
Always be humble and...
Creation
In the beginning God...
Marriage
The man who finds...
Friendship
A friend is always...