Romans 12:17

Living In Love

¹⁶ Let the same spirit of sympathy animate you all, not a spirit of pride; be glad to associate with the lowly. Do not think too highly of yourselves. ¹⁷ Never return injury for injury. Aim at doing what all men will recognize as honorable. ¹⁸ If it is possible, as far as rests with you, live peaceably with every one.

In the Sight of God

What is Good

That Which Is Good

No

Matthew 5:39

I, however, say to you that you must not resist wrong; but, if any one strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other to him also;

Romans 12:19

Never avenge yourselves, dear friends, but make way for the Wrath of God; for Scripture declares--'"It is for me to avenge, I will requite," says the Lord.'

Romans 14:16

Do not let what is right for you become a matter of reproach.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

Take care that none of you ever pays back wrong for wrong, but always follow the kindest course with one another and with every one.

1 Peter 3:9

never returning evil for evil, or abuse for abuse, but, on the contrary, blessing. It was to this that you were called--to obtain a blessing!

1 Corinthians 6:6-7

Must Brother go to law with Brother, and that, too, before unbelievers?

1 Corinthians 13:4-5

Love is long-suffering, and kind; Love is never envious, never boastful, never conceited, never behaves unbecomingly;

2 Corinthians 8:20-21

What we are specially guarding against is that any fault should be found with us in regard to our administration of this charitable fund;

Philippians 4:8-9

In conclusion, Brothers, wherever you find anything true or honorable, righteous or pure, lovable or praiseworthy, or if 'virtue' and 'honour' have any meaning, there let your thoughts dwell.

Colossians 4:5

Show tact in your behavior to the outside world, making the most of every opportunity.

1 Thessalonians 4:12

So that your conduct may win respect from those outside the Church, and that you may not want for anything.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Shun every form of evil.

1 Timothy 5:14

Therefore I advise young widows to marry, bear children, and attend to their homes, and so avoid giving the enemy an opportunity for scandal.

Titus 2:4-5

that they should teach what is right, so as to train the younger women to love their husbands and children,

1 Peter 2:12

Let your daily life among the Gentiles be so upright, that, whenever they malign you as evil-doers, they may learn, as they watch, from the uprightness of your conduct, to praise God 'at the time when he shall visit them.'

1 Peter 3:16

and keeping your consciences clear, so that, whenever you are maligned, those who vilify your good and Christian conduct may be put to shame.