Romans 14:18
he who serves Christ in this way is acceptable to God and approved by men.
2 Corinthians 8:21
for we have regard for what is honorable, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
Romans 16:18
For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth and flattering words they deceive the hearts of the simple.
Mark 13:34
It is like a man going on a journey, when he leaves his house and puts his servants in charge, each with his work, and commands the doorkeeper to be on the watch.
John 12:26
If anyone serves me, he must follow me; and where I am, there my servant will be also. If anyone serves me, him my Father will honor.
Acts 10:35
but in every nation the man who fears him and does what is right is welcome to him.
Romans 6:22
But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the return you get is holiness and its end, eternal life.
Romans 12:1-2
I appeal to you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.
Romans 12:11
Never be lacking in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serving the Lord.
Romans 14:4
Who are you to judge the servant of another? To his own master he stands or falls. And he will be made to stand, for the Master is able to make him stand.
1 Corinthians 7:22
For he who was called in the Lord as a slave is the Lord's freedman; likewise he who was free when called is Christ's slave.
2 Corinthians 4:2
But we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.
2 Corinthians 5:11
Therefore, knowing the fear of the Lord, we persuade men; but what we are is known to God, and I hope it is known also to your conscience.
2 Corinthians 6:4
But as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: through great endurance, in afflictions, hardships, distresses,
Galatians 6:15-16
For neither is circumcision anything, nor uncircumcision, but what counts is a new creation.
Philippians 4:18
I have received full payment and even more; I am amply supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.
Colossians 3:24
knowing that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
1 Thessalonians 1:3-4
remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Timothy 2:3
This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,
1 Timothy 5:4
But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they must first learn to practice their religion in regard to their own family and to make some return to their parents; for this is acceptable in the sight of God.
Titus 2:11-14
For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men,
James 2:18-26
But someone will say, "You have faith and I have works." Show me your faith without the works, and I will show you my faith by my works.
1 Peter 2:5
you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
1 Peter 2:20
For what credit is it, if when you do wrong and are beaten for it you patiently endure? But if when you do right and suffer for it you patiently endure, you have favor with God.
1 Peter 3:16
and keep a clear conscience, so that, when you are abused, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame.