40 Bible Verses about behavior

In the same way, wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands so that, even if some disobey the Christian message, they may be won over without a message by the way their wives live

when they observe your pure, reverent lives.

But if I should be delayed, I have written so that you will know how people ought to act in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.

Who is wise and has understanding among you? He should show his works by good conduct with wisdom’s gentleness.

Conduct yourselves honorably among the Gentiles, so that in a case where they speak against you as those who do what is evil, they will, by observing your good works, glorify God on the day of visitation.

For it is God’s will that you silence the ignorance of foolish people by doing good.

Let no one despise your youth; instead, you should be an example to the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.

However, do this with gentleness and respect, keeping your conscience clear, so that when you are accused, those who denounce your Christian life will be put to shame.

But as the One who called you is holy, you also are to be holy in all your conduct;

For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the authority? Do what is good, and you will have its approval.

Once you were alienated and hostile in your minds because of your evil actions.

in everything. Make yourself an example of good works with integrity and dignity in your teaching.

For you, wife, how do you know whether you will save your husband? Or you, husband, how do you know whether you will save your wife?

Just as you want others to do for you, do the same for them.

Just one thing: Live your life in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or am absent, I will hear about you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind, working side by side for the faith that comes from the gospel,

When I was a child,
I spoke like a child,
I thought like a child,
I reasoned like a child.
When I became a man,
I put aside childish things.

Act wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time.

Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good morals.”

Since we live by the Spirit, we must also follow the Spirit.

But avoid irreverent, empty speech, for this will produce an even greater measure of godlessness.

This is how God’s children—and the Devil’s children—are made evident.

Whoever does not do what is right is not of God, especially the one who does not love his brother.

But you must say the things that are consistent with sound teaching.

one who is blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of wildness or rebellion.

So they are surprised that you don’t plunge with them into the same flood of wild living—and they slander you.

As water reflects the face,
so the heart reflects the person.

The Lord rewarded me
according to my righteousness;
He repaid me
according to the cleanness of my hands.

for receiving wise instruction
in righteousness, justice, and integrity;

“Therefore, I stretched out My hand against you and reduced your provisions. I gave you over to the desire of those who hate you, the Philistine women, who were embarrassed by your indecent behavior.

Remember your leaders who have spoken God’s word to you. As you carefully observe the outcome of their lives, imitate their faith.

Deacons, likewise, should be worthy of respect, not hypocritical, not drinking a lot of wine, not greedy for money,

Even a young man is known by his actions—
if his behavior is pure and upright.

so that you may walk properly in the presence of outsiders and not be dependent on anyone.

Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does evil has not seen God.

Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. Better to draw near in obedience than to offer the sacrifice as fools do, for they ignorantly do wrong.

Do not follow the practices of the land of Egypt, where you used to live, or follow the practices of the land of Canaan, where I am bringing you. You must not follow their customs.

Concerning David, when he pretended to be insane in the presence of Abimelech, who drove him out, and he departed.I will praise the Lord at all times;
His praise will always be on my lips.

Carefully consider the path for your feet,
and all your ways will be established.

I will pay attention to the way of integrity.
When will You come to me?
I will live with a heart of integrity in my house.

Although they know full well God’s just sentence—that those who practice such things deserve to die—they not only do them, but even applaud others who practice them.