1 Timothy 3:7
And he must have a good reputation and be well thought of by those outside the church, so that he will not be discredited and fall into the devil’s trap.
2 Timothy 2:26
and that they may come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, having been held captive by him to do his will.
1 Timothy 6:9
But those who [are not financially ethical and] crave to get rich [with a compulsive, greedy longing for wealth] fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction [leading to personal misery].
2 Corinthians 8:21
For we have regard for what is honorable [and above suspicion], not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
1 Samuel 2:24
No, my sons; for the report that I keep hearing from the passers-by among the Lord’s people is not good.
Mark 4:11
He said to them,
Acts 6:3
Therefore, brothers, choose from among you seven men with good reputations [men of godly character and moral integrity], full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may put in charge of this task.
Acts 10:22
They said, “Cornelius, a centurion, an upright and God-fearing man well spoken of by all the Jewish people, was divinely instructed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house and hear what you have to say.”
Acts 22:12
“And one Ananias, a devout man according to
1 Corinthians 5:12
For what business is it of mine to judge outsiders (non-believers)? Do you not judge those who are within the church [to protect the church as the situation requires]?
1 Corinthians 10:32
Do not offend Jews or Greeks or even the church of God [but live to honor Him];
2 Corinthians 6:3
we put no obstruction in anyone’s path, so that the ministry will not be discredited,
Colossians 4:5
Conduct yourself with wisdom in your interactions with outsiders (non-believers), make the most of each opportunity [treating it as something precious].
1 Thessalonians 4:12
so that you will behave properly toward outsiders [exhibiting good character, personal integrity, and moral courage worthy of the respect of the outside world], and be dependent on no one and in need of nothing [be self-supporting].
1 Thessalonians 5:22
Abstain from every form of evil [withdraw and keep away from it].
1 Timothy 5:14
So I want younger widows to get married, have children, manage their households, and not give opponents of the faith any occasion for slander.
1 Timothy 5:24-25
Titus 2:5
to be sensible, pure, makers of a home [where God is honored], good-natured, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored.
Titus 2:8
sound and beyond reproach in instruction, so that the opponent [of the faith] will be shamed, having nothing bad to say about us.
1 Peter 4:14-16
If you are insulted and reviled for [bearing] the name of Christ, you are blessed [happy, with life-joy and comfort in God’s salvation regardless of your circumstances], because the Spirit of glory and of God is resting on you [and indwelling you—He whom they curse, you glorify].
3 John 1:12
Demetrius has received a good testimony and commendation from everyone—and from the truth [the standard of God’s word] itself; and we add our testimony and speak well of him, and you know that our testimony is true.