40 Bible Verses about behavior

In the same way, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some are disobedient to the word, they may be won over without a word by the conduct of their wives,

[when they] see your respectful, pure conduct.

But if I am delayed, [I am writing] in order that you may know how one must conduct oneself in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and mainstay of the truth.

Who [is] wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good behavior his works, with the humility of wisdom.

maintaining your good conduct among the Gentiles, so that in [the things] in which they slander you as evildoers, by seeing your good deeds they may glorify God on the day of visitation.

For the will of God is as follows: [by] doing good to silence the ignorance of foolish people.

Let no one look down on your youth, but be an example for the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

And do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, so that you may approve what [is] the good and well-pleasing and perfect will of God.

But [do so] with courtesy and respect, having a good conscience, so that in [the things] in which you are slandered, the ones who malign your good conduct in Christ may be put to shame.

but as the one who called you [is] holy, [you] yourselves be holy in all [your] conduct,

For rulers are not a [cause of] terror for a good deed, but for bad [conduct]. So do you want not to be afraid of authority? Do what [is] good, and you will have praise from it,

And {although you were formerly alienated} and enemies in attitude, because of your evil deeds,

concerning everything showing yourself [to be] an example of good deeds, in your teaching [demonstrating] soundness, dignity,

For how do you know, wife, whether you will save your husband? Or how do you know, husband, whether you will save your wife?

And just as you want people {to do} to you, do {the same} to them.

Only lead your lives in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent I hear {your circumstances}, that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one soul contending side by side for the faith of the gospel,

When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I set aside the things of a child.

Live with wisdom toward those outside, making the most of the time.

Do not be deceived! "Bad company corrupts good morals."

If we live by the Spirit, we must also follow the Spirit.

But avoid pointless chatter, for it will progress to greater ungodliness,

By this the children of God and the children of the devil are evident: everyone who does not practice righteousness is not of God, namely, the one who does not love his brother.

But you, speak [the things] which are fitting for sound instruction.

If anyone is blameless, [the] husband of one wife, having faithful children, not {accused of dissipation} or rebellious.

with respect to which they are surprised [when] you do not run with [them] into the same flood of dissipation, [and so they] revile [you].

As the waters [reflect] {face to face}, so the heart of a person [reflects] the person.

Yahweh has rewarded me according to my righteousness; According to the cleanness of my hands he has repaid me.

to gain {insightful instruction}, righteousness and justice and equity,

And look! I stretched out my hand against you, and I reduced your portion, and I gave you into the desire of your haters, the daughters of the Philistines, who were ashamed because of your lewd {conduct}.

Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you; {considering the outcome of their way of life}, imitate their faith.

Deacons likewise [must be] dignified, not insincere, not devoted to much wine, not fond of dishonest gain,

Even by his acts, a {young man} will make himself known, whether his acts are pure and upright.

so that you may live decently toward those outside, and may have need of nothing.

Dear friend, do not imitate [what is] evil, but [what is] good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does evil has not seen God.

Guard your steps when you go to the house of God; draw near to listen [rather] than to offer a sacrifice of fools, for they do not know that they are doing evil.

You must not {carry out} the practices of the land of Egypt, in which you lived, and you must not {carry out} the practices of the land of Canaan, to which I am bringing you; and you must not follow their statutes.

I will bless Yahweh at all times; his praise [shall be] in my mouth continually.

May the path of your foot be balanced and all your ways be sure.

I will give attention to [the] way of integrity. When will you come to me? I will walk in the integrity of my heart in the midst of my house.

who, [although they] know the requirements of God, that those who do such things are worthy of death, not only do they do the same [things], but also they approve of those who do [them].