Quotes About Influence

You are to imitate me, just as I imitate Christ.

You know that when you were pagans, you were influenced and led astray to mute idols.

Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good character.”

For we are to God the sweet aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing.

For some say, “His letters are weighty and forceful, but his physical presence is unimpressive, and his speaking is of no account.”

We, however, will not boast beyond our limits, but only within the field of influence that God has assigned to us—a field that reaches even to you.

Neither do we boast beyond our limits in the labors of others. But we hope that as your faith increases, our area of influence among you will greatly increase as well,

For before certain men came from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles. But when they arrived, he began to draw back and separate himself, for fear of those in the circumcision group.

The other Jews joined him in his hypocrisy, so that by their hypocrisy even Barnabas was led astray.

Those people are zealous for you, but not in a good way. Instead, they want to isolate you from us, so that you may be zealous for them.

A little leaven works through the whole batch of dough.

Therefore do not be partakers with them.

Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time.

For not only did the message of the Lord ring out from you to Macedonia and Achaia, but your faith in God has gone out to every place, so that we have no need to say anything more.

For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, because we were not undisciplined among you,

Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil.

Pay close attention to your life and to your teaching. Persevere in these things, for by so doing you will save both yourself and those who hear you.

At the same time they will also learn to be idle, going from house to house and being not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, discussing things they should not mention.

I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced is in you as well.

and the talk of such men will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,

They are the kind who worm their way into households and captivate vulnerable women who are weighed down with sins and led astray by various passions,

You, however, have observed my teaching, my conduct, my purpose, my faith, my patience, my love, my perseverance,

In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,

But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed.