1 Thessalonians 4:12
so as to live worthy lives in relation to outsiders, and not be a burden to any one.
Mark 4:11
"To you," He replied, "has been entrusted the secret truth concerning the Kingdom of God; but to those others outside your number all this is spoken in figurative language;
Romans 13:13
Living as we do in broad daylight, let us conduct ourselves becomingly, not indulging in revelry and drunkenness, nor in lust and debauchery, nor in quarrelling and jealousy.
Colossians 4:5
Behave wisely in relation to the outside world, buying up your opportunities.
Romans 12:17
Pay back to no man evil for evil. Take thought for what is right and seemly in every one's esteem.
1 Corinthians 5:12-13
For what business of mine is it to judge outsiders? Is it not for you to judge those who are within the Church
2 Corinthians 8:20-21
For against one thing we are on our guard--I mean against blame being thrown upon us in respect to these large and liberal contributions which are under our charge.
2 Corinthians 11:7-9
Is it a sin that I abased myself in order for you to be exalted, in that I proclaimed God's Good News to you without fee or reward?
Philippians 4:8
Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever wins respect, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovable, whatever is of good repute--if there is any virtue or anything deemed worthy of praise--cherish the thought of these things.
1 Thessalonians 5:22
Hold yourselves aloof from every form of evil.
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.
Titus 2:8-10
and healthy language which no one can censure, so that our opponents may feel ashamed at having nothing evil to say against us.
1 Peter 2:12
Live honourable lives among the Gentiles, in order that, although they now speak against you as evil-doers, they may yet witness your good conduct, and may glorify God on the day of reward and retribution.
1 Peter 3:1
Married women, in the same way, be submissive to your husbands, so that even if some of them disbelieve the Message, they may, apart from the Message, be won over by the daily life of their wives, after watching your daily life--
1 Peter 3:16-17
Yet argue modestly and cautiously, keeping your consciences free from guilt, so that, when you are spoken against, those who slander your good Christian lives may be put to shame.