Doing What Is Right

learn to do well; seek justice, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow.

To him therefore that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.

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

And let us not be weary in well-doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

And whatsoever ye do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Be ye therefore imitators of God, as beloved children;

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John;

And it came to pass at the end of seven days, that the word of Jehovah came unto me, saying, — read the full passage →

But even if ye should suffer for righteousness’ sake, blessed are ye: and fear not their fear, neither be troubled;

Ye knowthis, my beloved brethren. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

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.

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.

He hath showed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth Jehovah require of thee, but to do justly, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with thy God?

For the good which I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I practise.

No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

But he giveth more grace. Wherefore the scripture saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble.

Be subject therefore unto God; but resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deluding your own selves.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, — read the full passage →

Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

For that which I do I know not: for not what I would, that do I practise; but what I hate, that I do.

Open thy mouth for the dumb, In the cause of all such as are left desolate. — read the full passage →

For no word from God shall be void of power.

My little children, let no man lead you astray: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous:

Put them in mind to be in subjection to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready unto every good work, — read the full passage →

Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my word: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.

Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. — read the full passage →

Therefore I say unto you, Be not anxious for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than the food, and the body than the raiment?

Blessed are they that have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. — read the full passage →

who will render to every man according to his works: — read the full passage →

But whoso hath the world’s goods, and beholdeth his brother in need, and shutteth up his compassion from him, how doth the love of God abide in him?

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

To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to Jehovah than sacrifice.

And thou shalt do that which is right and good in the sight of Jehovah; that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest go in and possess the good land which Jehovah sware unto thy fathers,

All things therefore whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you, even so do ye also unto them: for this is the law and the prophets.

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.

Observe and hear all these words which I command thee, that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee for ever, when thou doest that which is good and right in the eyes of Jehovah thy God.

See that none render unto any one evil for evil; but always follow after that which is good, one toward another, and toward all.

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

beholding your chaste behaviorcoupledwith fear.

Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and covet, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war; ye have not, because ye ask not.

Thou shalt not eat it; that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee, when thou shalt do that which is right in the eyes of Jehovah.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life.

But be ye strong, and let not your hands be slack; for your work shall be rewarded.

when thou shalt hearken to the voice of Jehovah thy God, to keep all his commandments which I command thee this day, to do that which is right in the eyes of Jehovah thy God.

For the wages of sin is death; but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

There is a way which seemeth right unto a man; But the end thereof are the ways of death.

Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness:

Every way of a man is right in his own eyes; But Jehovah weigheth the hearts.

I find then the law, that, to me who would do good, evil is present.

whatsoever ye do, work heartily, as unto the Lord, and not unto men;

as newborn babes, long for the spiritual milk which is without guile, that ye may grow thereby unto salvation;

But I say, Walk by the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.

And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and one said, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein. — read the full passage →

Give diligence to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, handling aright the word of truth.

I exhort Euodia, and I exhort Syntyche, to be of the same mind in the Lord.

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God afore prepared that we should walk in them.

Him who knew no sin he made to be sin on our behalf; that we might become the righteousness of God in him.

The same was in the beginning with God.

Treasures of wickedness profit nothing; But righteousness delivereth from death.

Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth; for Jehovah hath spoken: I have nourished and brought up children, and they have rebelled against me.

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.

Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want. — read the full passage →

whatsoever ye do, work heartily, as unto the Lord, and not unto men; — read the full passage →

All things are lawful for me; but not all things are expedient. All things are lawful for me; but I will not be brought under the power of any.

Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising; Thou understandest my thought afar off.

Who shall not fear, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy; for all the nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy righteous acts have been made manifest.

Now we pray to God that ye do no evil; not that we may appear approved, but that ye may do that which is honorable, though we be as reprobate.

Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in Sheol, whither thou goest.

Depart from evil, and do good; Seek peace, and pursue it.

That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked, that so the righteous should be as the wicked; that be far from thee: shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?

And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, O Lord God, the Almighty; righteous and true are thy ways, thou King of the ages.

Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and extol and honor the King of heaven; for all his works are truth, and his ways justice; and those that walk in pride he is able to abase.

For I have known him, to the end that he may command his children and his household after him, that they may keep the way of Jehovah, to do righteousness and justice; to the end that Jehovah may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.

And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed justice and righteousness unto all his people.

For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, And his ears unto their supplication: But the face of the Lord is upon them that do evil.

Whoseadorninglet it not be the outward adorning of braiding the hair, and of wearing jewels of gold, or of putting on apparel;

Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness: — read the full passage →

In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

The king’s heart is in the hand of Jehovah as the watercourses: He turneth it whithersoever he will. — read the full passage →

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

For men shall be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, haughty, railers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,

Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.

And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us (and we beheld his glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father), full of grace and truth.

I do not make void the grace of God: for if righteousness is through the law, then Christ died for nought.

All things are lawful; but not all things are expedient. All things are lawful; but not all things edify.

and did all eat the same spiritual food;

Dare any of you, having a matter against his neighbor, go to law before the unrighteous, and not before the saints? — read the full passage →

Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: Remove thy foot from evil.

For I give you good doctrine; Forsake ye not my law.

In thee, O Jehovah, do I take refuge; Let me never be put to shame: Deliver me in thy righteousness. — read the full passage →

in diligence not slothful; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I that live, but Christ liveth in me: and that life which I now live in the flesh I live in faith, the faith which is in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself up for me.

Judge not according to appearance, but judge righteous judgment.

Rejoice in the Lord always: again I will say, Rejoice.

No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

Touchingthe Almighty, we cannot find him out: He is excellent in power; And in justice and plenteous righteousness he will not afflict.

Again therefore Jesus spake unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the light of life.