14 Bible Verses about Christian Conduct

Teach sound doctrine. Aged men should be temperate, serious, sound in mind, sound in faith, in love, and in endurance. Aged women likewise should be reverent in behavior and teachers of that which is good. They should not be slanderers nor enslaved to too much wine. read more.
They may train the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, to be sober minded, chaste, workers at home, kind, being in subjection to their own husbands, that the word of God will not be (defamed) dishonored. Urge the younger men to be sound in mind. Be an example of good works in all things, showing no corruption in your doctrine. Have sound speech that cannot be condemned so the man opposing us may be ashamed and have nothing bad to say about us. Servants should to be in subjection to their masters (overseers) (employers). They should please them in all things and not talk back. They should not steal from them, but should show good fidelity that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in all things. For the grace (divine influence) of God has been revealed, bringing salvation to all men, instructing us, to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly and righteously and godly in this present age (world) (period of time). Look for the blessed hope and appearance of the glory of the great God. And look for our Savior, Jesus Christ. He (Jesus Christ) gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify a people for himself, who are special people, zealous for good works. Speak and exhort and reprove these things with all authority. Let no man despise you.

Finally, all of you be like-minded, compassionate, brotherly, tenderhearted, and humble. Do not repay evil for evil, or insult for insult. Do just the opposite. For you were called to inherit a blessing. Whoever would love life and see good days should keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit. read more.
Let him turn away from evil, and do good. Let him seek peace, and pursue it. The eyes of Jehovah (God) are upon the righteous. His ears hear their prayers. But the face (person) of Jehovah is against those who do evil.

That way you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation. You are seen as lights in the world.

The overseer therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate in habits, sound in mind, orderly, hospitable, qualified to teach;

as touching zeal, persecuting the church; as touching the righteousness which is in the law, found blameless.

May the very God of peace completely sanctify you (make you holy). I pray to God that your entire spiritual being, your mind and body, is preserved blameless until the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Seeing that you anticipate these things, be diligent that you may be found in peace, without spot and blameless in his sight.

Guard yourself from every evil thing when your army goes to war against your enemies.

You should abstain from meats offered to idols, and from blood, and from things strangled, and from fornication. If you keep yourselves from these you will do well. Farwell (best wishes).

Be on your guard! Make sure you do not forget, as long as you live, what you have seen with your own eyes. Teach them to your children and your grandchildren.

Guard your heart with all diligence for out of it come the source of life.

Do not lay your hands hastily on any man, neither be a partaker of other men's sins: keep yourself pure.

Love does not act indecently. It is not selfish. It is not provoked and does not take into account a wrong suffered.

This way you may approve (test) the things that are excellent (of more value). May you be sincere and without offense (blameless) to others till the day of Christ.

You know what you must do to imitate us. We lived a disciplined life among you.

The overseer therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate in habits, sound in mind, orderly, hospitable, qualified to teach;

Aged women likewise should be reverent in behavior and teachers of that which is good. They should not be slanderers nor enslaved to too much wine.

Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of the scornful mockers. But his delight is in the law of Jehovah (YHWH), and on his law he meditates (ponders) (speaks softly with deep thought) (studies) (contemplates) day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water. It yields its fruit in season and its leaves do not wither. Whatever he does prospers.

If you obey my commandments you will remain in my love. I have obeyed my Father's commandments and remain in his love.

The reverence of Jehovah is pure. It endures forever. The decisions of Jehovah are true. They are completely fair. They are more desirable than gold, even the finest gold. They are sweeter than honey, even the drippings from a honeycomb. They warn your servant. There is a great reward in following them.

Whoever offers thanks as a sacrifice honors me. I will let everyone who continues in my way see the salvation that comes from God.

Blessed (Greek: makarios: happy, blessed) are those conscious of their spiritual need, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek (gentle) (mild) (humble), for they will inherit the earth. read more.
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful and compassionate, for they will receive mercy and compassion. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God. Blessed are they who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when men revile you, and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely for my sake. Rejoice, and be filled with joy, for great is your reward in heaven. The prophets, who came before you, were also persecuted.

That way you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation. You are seen as lights in the world.

I send you as sheep in the midst of wolves. Be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.

This way you may approve (test) the things that are excellent (of more value). May you be sincere and without offense (blameless) to others till the day of Christ.

Your obedience has come to our attention abroad. I am glad therefore on your behalf. Yet I would have you wise to that which is good and simple concerning evil.

Such a high priest as this was suitable for us. He is holy, harmless, undefiled, separated from sinners, and higher than the heavens.

Maintain fine behavior among the nations. That way when they speak badly about you, they may see your good works and glorify God in the day of visitation (inspection).

Let no man look down on your youth. Be an example to the believers in speech and conduct, in love, in faith and chasteness.

Let your manner of life be worthy of the good news about Christ. Whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your conduct, that you stand fast in one spirit (common purpose) (mental disposition) (vital principle), with one mind striving together for the faith of the good news.

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his works are from meekness because of wisdom.

Seeing that these things are thus all to be dissolved (destroyed), what manner of persons should you be in all holy living and godliness?

Be devoted to one another with brotherly love, in honor preferring one another.

Walk in love, even as Christ also loved you, and gave himself up for us. He was an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet smelling odor.

You should continue to love one another as brothers.

This is my commandment, that you love one another, even as I have loved you.

Furthermore, we encourage you, brothers, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as you have received from us how you ought to walk, and to please God, so you would abound more and more.

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and unmovable. Always have plenty to do in the work of the Lord, for you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

But as you have plenty of everything, in faith, and speech, and knowledge, and in all earnestness, and in your love for us, see that you have plenty of this undeserved kindness also.

Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.

But you, O man of God, run from these things. Pursue (set your heart on) righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience and meekness.

See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone. But follow that which is good, both among you, and to all men.

Having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness with deep reverence for God.

Be perfect (mature), even as your Father in heaven is perfect (mature). (Leviticus 19:2)

Thus the man of God may be completely equipped for every good work.

Maintain fine behavior among the nations. That way when they speak badly about you, they may see your good works and glorify God in the day of visitation (inspection).

Let no man look down on your youth. Be an example to the believers in speech and conduct, in love, in faith and chasteness.

Be an example of good works in all things, showing no corruption in your doctrine.

After being made free from sin, you became servants of righteousness.

He bore our sins in his body upon the stake, that we, having died to sins, might live to righteousness. You were healed because of his wounds (stripes).

He told you, O lowly man, what is good and what Jehovah requires of you. You should display justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with your God!

We ask you brothers to warn the unruly and comfort the fainthearted, support the weak, be patient with all men.

Bear one another's burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ.

But I tell you, do not resist a wicked person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other to that person. If someone takes you to court to sue you and takes your shirt, let him have your coat as well. Whoever makes you go one mile, go with him two.

It is already a defeat for you that you have lawsuits with one another. Why not let yourself be wronged? Why not let your selves be defrauded (cheated)?

But I discipline my body, and bring it into subjection, so that after I have preached to others I will not be disqualified.

Make your members that are upon the earth dead with regard to fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness (greed), which is idolatry.

Finally my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not a bother, but for you it is a safeguard.

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice!

Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Reverence and respect God. Honor the king.

Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Respect God, and obey his commandments for this is the whole duty of man.

He died for all that those who live should no longer live for themselves, but for him who died for their sakes and rose again.

For if we live, we live to God and if we die, we die to God. Therefore should we live or die, we are God's.

A great cloud of witnesses surround us. Therefore let us lay aside every weight, and the sin that easily entangles us. Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.

Purge out the old leaven, that you may be a new batch of dough. For even Christ our Passover has been sacrificed for us.

Children, obey your parents in the Lord for this is right. Honor your father and mother, which is the first commandment with promise. Then it will go well with you, and you may live long on the earth. read more.
Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger but nurture them in the discipline and instruction of God. Servants, be obedient to those who according to the flesh are your masters, with fear and trembling, in sincerity of your heart, as to Christ. This should not be in the way of eye service, as men-pleasers; but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from a complete heart; with goodwill doing service, as to God, and not to men. You know that whatever good thing each person does, the same shall he receive again from God, whether he be slave or free.

In like manner, you wives, be in subjection to your own husbands. Even if your husband does not obey God's word, he may be won without a word by observing the way you live. Your husband could see your chaste behavior coupled with respect (reverence). Your appearance should not come from the outward adornment, things like braiding the hair, and wearing jewels of gold, or wearing fine apparel. read more.
Let your appearance be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible apparel of a meek and quiet spirit. This is of great value in the sight of God. The holy women of old, who hoped in God, adorned themselves this way, being submissive to their own husbands. Sarah obeyed Abraham and called him lord. You are her children now, if you do what is right and are not fearful. In the same way, you husbands live with your wives in an understanding way. Honor the woman as the weaker vessel. For you are joint-heirs of the grace of life. May your prayers not be hindered (cut-off) (blocked).

Our friends, we command you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to keep away from all believers who walk disorderly and who do not follow the instructions that we gave them.

Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of the scornful mockers.

You should be free from the love of money. Be content with what you have, for he has said: I will not leave you. I will not forsake you.

I am not saying this because I am in need; for I have learned to be content in whatever state I am.

Therefore imitate God like beloved children.

Be holy in all your conduct, just as the one who called you is holy. Because it is written: You shall be holy for I am holy.

You must love Jehovah your God with all your heart and with your entire mind and with all your strength.

Jesus told him: You shall love Jehovah your God with all your heart (Greek: kardia: feelings, emotions), and with all your being, and with your entire mind (Greek: dianoia: understanding). (Deuteronomy 6:5)

I have given you an example. You should also do as I have done to you.

For this you were called because Christ also suffered for you. He left you an example (a copy for imitation) (a model) that you should follow in his steps. He committed no sin and deception was not found in him. When he was reviled (insulted), he did not revile in return. When he suffered he did not threaten, but committed himself to him that judges righteously. read more.
He bore our sins in his body upon the stake, that we, having died to sins, might live to righteousness. You were healed because of his wounds (stripes).

When it is possible, be peaceable with all men.

Pursue peace and holiness with all people, for no man will see the Lord without it.

Let your manner of life be worthy of the good news about Christ. Whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your conduct, that you stand fast in one spirit (common purpose) (mental disposition) (vital principle), with one mind striving together for the faith of the good news.

Beloved, I diligently wrote you about our common salvation. I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the holy ones.

You know this, my beloved brothers. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger.

Be angry and do not sin. Do not let the sun go down upon your anger (rage).

If you forgive others their sins, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.

Therefore if your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he thirsts, give him drink. For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head.

Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for the fatherless persons and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself without spot from the world.

I was naked and you clothed me. I was sick and you visited me. I was in prison and you came to me.'

When they had eaten Jesus said to Simon Peter: Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these? He said: Yes Lord; you know I have affection for you. Jesus said to him: Feed my lambs.

The proof of your faith is more precious than gold that perishes. Though it is tested by fire, it may be found in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. You love him without seeing him. Though you do not see him, you believe in him. Full of glory, you rejoice greatly with indescribable joy.

Jesus answered: Have faith in God.

Believe me that I am with the Father and the Father is with me, or else believe me because of the works. Truly I tell you, he who exerts active faith in me will do the works that I do. In fact he will do greater works than these. I go to the Father.

Sing joyfully to Jehovah, O you righteous ones. Praise is becoming to the upright.

Yet I will rejoice in Jehovah! I will find joy in the God of my salvation.

In all things I gave you an example. You by laboring should help the weak. Remember the words of the Lord Jesus: It is more blessed to give than to receive.

Contribute to the needs of the holy ones and practice hospitality.

Likewise, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.

They should not steal from them, but should show good fidelity that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in all things.

Be devoted to one another with brotherly love, in honor preferring one another.

The one who despises those rejected by God but honors those who reverence (respect) Jehovah. The one who makes a promise and does not break it even though he is hurt by it.

Do for others the same as you would have them to do for you. That is the meaning of the Law and the Prophets.

As you would like men to do to you, do also to them.

Jesus answered: This is the work of God, that you have an active faith in the one whom he has sent.

This is his commandment, that we should believe in the name of His Son Jesus Christ, and love one another. He gave us this commandment!

He that has my commandments, and obeys them loves me. My Father will love the person who loves me. I will love him and disclose myself to him.

You are my friends if you do the things that I command you.

You should walk worthily of God, who called you into his own kingdom and glory.

That way you may walk honestly in the eyes of those on the outside and lack nothing.

Abstain from all appearance of evil.

They were both righteous before God. They blamelessly obeyed all the commandments and ordinances of God (Greek: kurios: God).

For this is the love of God, that we obey his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome.

Walk worthily of God, fully pleasing him. Bear fruit in every good work, and increase in the knowledge (Greek: epignosis: full discernment, recognition) of God.

If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit.

You were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk (live) (be occupied) as children of light

I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, invite you to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called.

Let every person be subject to superior authorities. For there is no authority except by God. God allows the authorities to serve in their positions. Whoever opposes the authority resists the ordinance of God. Those who resist will receive judgment. For rulers are objects of fear, not to good works, but to the evil. Will you not have respect for the authority? Do what is good, and you will have praise from it. read more.
He is the minister of God to you for good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid for he does not bear the sword in vain. He is the minister of God, an avenger to execute wrath upon him that does evil. You must be in subjection, not only because of that wrath, but also for the sake of your conscience. That is why you pay taxes. They are God's ministers continually serving this very purpose. Render therefore to all their due. Provide tribute to whom tribute is due. Give custom to whom custom is owed. Render fear to whom fear is owed and offer honor to whom honor is deserved.

Everything born from God conquers the world. This is the victory that has conquered the world, even our faith. Who is the one who conquers (overcomes) (prevails over) the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?

Those who live through (in union with) (because of) Jesus Christ have no condemnation. [They do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.]

We were buried therefore with him through baptism into death. Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, that we might walk in the newness of life.

instructing us, to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly and righteously and godly in this present age (world) (period of time).

Save some, snatch them out of the fire. Have mercy on some with alarm. Hate even the garment defiled (polluted) by the flesh.