Bad Company

Be not deceived: Evil companionships corrupt good morals.

Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise; But the companion of fools shall smart for it.

Make no friendship with a man that is given to anger; And with a wrathful man thou shalt not go: — read the full passage →

Go into the presence of a foolish man, And thou shalt not perceive in him the lips of knowledge.

but as it is, I wrote unto you not to keep company, if any man that is named a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a reviler, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such a one no, not to eat.

Be not unequally yoked with unbelievers: for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? or what communion hath light with darkness?

I have not sat with men of falsehood; Neither will I go in with dissemblers. — read the full passage →

Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the wicked, Nor standeth in the way of sinners, Nor sitteth in the seat of scoffers: — read the full passage →

Beloved, believe not every spirit, but prove the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the wicked, Nor standeth in the way of sinners, Nor sitteth in the seat of scoffers:

Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father.

and have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather even reprove them;

Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. — read the full passage →

There hath no temptation taken you but such as man can bear: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation make also the way of escape, that ye may be able to endure it.

but as it is, I wrote unto you not to keep company, if any man that is named a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a reviler, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such a one no, not to eat. — read the full passage →

Depart from me, ye evil-doers, That I may keep the commandments of my God.

That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, And keep the paths of the righteous.

Trust in Jehovah with all thy heart, And lean not upon thine own understanding: — read the full passage →

Iron sharpeneth iron; So a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.

Asa troubled fountain, and a corrupted spring, So isa righteous man that giveth way before the wicked.

Enter not into the path of the wicked, And walk not in the way of evil men. — read the full passage →

Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.

Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the wicked, Nor standeth in the way of sinners, Nor sitteth in the seat of scoffers: — read the full passage →

The righteous is a guide to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked causeth them to err.

And if thy right hand causeth thee to stumble, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not thy whole body go into hell.

For the time past may suffice to have wrought the desire of the Gentiles, and to have walked in lasciviousness, lusts, winebibbings, revellings, carousings, and abominable idolatries: — read the full passage →

Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler; And whosoever erreth thereby is not wise.

A man of violence enticeth his neighbor, And leadeth him in a way that is not good.

But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some count slackness; but is longsuffering to you-ward, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Be not thou envious against evil men; Neither desire to be with them: — read the full passage →

wranglings of men corrupted in mind and bereft of the truth, supposing that godliness is a way of gain.

who would have all men to be saved, and come to the knowledge of the truth.

Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which they received of us.

Look therefore carefully how ye walk, not as unwise, but as wise;

And be not fashioned according to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

And if any man obeyeth not our word by this epistle, note that man, that ye have no company with him, to the end that he may be ashamed.

He that believeth on him is not judged: he that believeth not hath been judged already, because he hath not believed on the name of the only begotten Son of God.

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

My little children, let us not love in word, neither with the tongue; but in deed and truth.

Be not deceived: Evil companionships corrupt good morals. — read the full passage →

And be not afraid of them that kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

A friend loveth at all times; And a brother is born for adversity.

The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall abide among the wise.

Enter not into the path of the wicked, And walk not in the way of evil men. — read the full passage →

Let marriage be had in honor among all, and let the bed be undefiled: for fornicators and adulterers God will judge.

Your glorying is not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump?

These things have I spoken unto you, that in me ye may have peace. In the world ye have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Lay hands hastily on no man, neither be partaker of other men’s sins: keep thyself pure.

Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for edifying as the need may be, that it may give grace to them that hear.

This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye no longer walk as the Gentiles also walk, in the vanity of their mind,

doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not its own, is not provoked, taketh not account of evil;

Or know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with men,

Confess therefore your sins one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The supplication of a righteous man availeth much in its working.

but I say unto you, that every one that looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.

A scoffer seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not; But knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding. — read the full passage →

He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons is void of understanding.

not by works done in righteousness, which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy he saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit,

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

And Peter said unto them, Repent ye, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins; and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father who is in heaven. — read the full passage →

The beast that thou sawest was, and is not; and is about to come up out of the abyss, and to go into perdition. And they that dwell on the earth shall wonder, they whose name hath not been written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, when they behold the beast, how that he was, and is not, and shall come.

Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them that are causing the divisions and occasions of stumbling, contrary to the doctrine which ye learned: and turn away from them.

fear thou not, for I am with thee; be not dismayed, for I am thy God; I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no one cometh unto the Father, but by me.

And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, that ye who have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit on the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

My son, if sinners entice thee, Consent thou not. — read the full passage →

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

And death and Hades were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death, eventhe lake of fire. — read the full passage →

And all that dwell on the earth shall worship him, every one whose name hath not been written from the foundation of the world in the book of life of the Lamb that hath been slain.

And if thy right eye causeth thee to stumble, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not thy whole body be cast into hell. — read the full passage →

Lest thou learn his ways, And get a snare to thy soul.

He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; Therefore company not with him that openeth wide his lips.

A perverse man scattereth abroad strife; And a whisperer separateth chief friends.

Rescue me, and deliver me out of the hand of aliens, Whose mouth speaketh deceit, And whose right hand is a right hand of falsehood. — read the full passage →

Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.

I hate the assembly of evil-doers, And will not sit with the wicked.

If any one cometh unto you, and bringeth not this teaching, receive him not into your house, and give him no greeting: — read the full passage →

For no word from God shall be void of power.

And angels that kept not their own principality, but left their proper habitation, he hath kept in everlasting bonds under darkness unto the judgment of the great day.

casting all your anxiety upon him, because he careth for you.

And because iniquity shall be multiplied, the love of the many shall wax cold.

Let no man deceive you with empty words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the sons of disobedience. — read the full passage →

For God sent not the Son into the world to judge the world; but that the world should be saved through him.

This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth, but thou shalt meditate thereon day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.

And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come forth, my people, out of her, that ye have no fellowship with her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues:

For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and discipline.

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith Jehovah, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope in your latter end.

Masters, render unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven. — read the full passage →

If then ye were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. — read the full passage →

For I would have you know how greatly I strive for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →

Ye adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? Whosoever therefore would be a friend of the world maketh himself an enemy of God.

For the word of God is living, and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and quick to discern the thoughts and intents of the heart.

traitors, headstrong, puffed up, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God;

Be not unequally yoked with unbelievers: for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? or what communion hath light with darkness? — read the full passage →

and delivered righteous Lot, sore distressed by the lascivious life of the wicked