Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid.
The good
Cannot
Bible References
The good
1 Timothy 3:7
It is needful also that he bear a good character with people outside the Church, lest he fall into reproach or a snare of the Devil.
Matthew 5:16
Just so let your light shine before all men, in order that they may see your holy lives and may give glory to your Father who is in Heaven.
Acts 9:36
Among the disciples at Jaffa was a woman called Tabitha, or, as the name may be translated, 'Dorcas.' Her life was wholly devoted to the good and charitable actions which she was constantly doing.
Acts 10:22
Their reply was, "Cornelius, a Captain, an upright and God-fearing man, of whom the whole Jewish nation speaks well, has been divinely instructed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house and listen to what you have to say."
Acts 16:1
He also came to Derbe and to Lystra. At Lystra he found a disciple, Timothy by name--the son of a Christian Jewess, though he had a Greek father.
Acts 22:12
"And a certain Ananias, a pious man who obeyed the Law and bore a good character with all the Jews of the city,
Galatians 5:22
The Spirit, on the other hand, brings a harvest of love, joy, peace; patience towards others, kindness, benevolence;
Philippians 1:11
being filled with these fruits of righteousness which come through Jesus Christ-- to the glory and praise of God.
Cannot
Matthew 6:3
But when you are giving in charity, let not your left hand perceive what your right hand is doing,
Luke 11:33
"When any one lights a lamp, he never puts it in the cellar or under the bushel, but on the lampstand, that people who come in may see the light.