Quotes About Goodness

so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,

Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.

but test all things. Hold fast to what is good.

Abstain from every form of evil.

encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good word and deed.

Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it legitimately.

Timothy, my child, I entrust you with this command in keeping with the previous prophecies about you, so that by them you may fight the good fight,

For every creation of God is good, and nothing that is received with thanksgiving should be rejected,

By pointing out these things to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of faith and sound instruction that you have followed.

In the same way, good deeds are obvious, and even the ones that are inconspicuous cannot remain hidden.

Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,

So if anyone cleanses himself of what is unfit, he will be a vessel for honor: sanctified, useful to the Master, and prepared for every good work.

unloving, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, without love of good,

so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.

Instead, he must be hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined.

They profess to know God, but by their actions they deny Him. They are detestable, disobedient, and unfit for any good deed.

Older women, likewise, are to be reverent in their behavior, not slanderers or addicted to much wine, but teachers of good.

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

He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.

Remind the believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient and ready for every good work,

This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.

And our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet the pressing needs of others, so that they will not be unfruitful.

I pray that your partnership in the faith may become effective as you fully acknowledge every good thing that is ours in Christ.

But I did not want to do anything without your consent, so that your goodness will not be out of compulsion, but by your own free will.