- You, Lord, are forgiving and good,
abounding in love to all who call to you. - For, “Whoever would love life
and see good days
must keep their tongue from evil
and their lips from deceitful speech.
They must turn from evil and do good;
they must seek peace and pursue it.” - Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due,
when it is in your power to act. - The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.”
- How much more valuable is a person than a sheep! Therefore it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath.
- Seek good, not evil,
that you may live.
Then the Lord God Almighty will be with you,
just as you say he is. - A good name is more desirable than great riches;
to be esteemed is better than silver or gold. - But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.”
- Teach me to do your will,
for you are my God;
may your good Spirit
lead me on level ground. - A person finds joy in giving an apt reply—
and how good is a timely word! - For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
- Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.
- And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
- Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.
- Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
- You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.
- To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give eternal life.
- Indeed, there is no one on earth who is righteous,
no one who does what is right and never sins. - Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.
- Who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.
- Good and upright is the Lord;
therefore he instructs sinners in his ways.
He guides the humble in what is right
and teaches them his way. - But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
- He has shown you, O mortal, what is good.
And what does the Lord require of you?
To act justly and to love mercy
and to walk humbly with your God. - Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
- But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.
Bible verse of the day
A wise son brings joy to his father,but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.