Doing What Is Right

Learn to do well. Seek justice. Relieve the oppressed. Judge the fatherless. Plead for the widow.”

To him therefore who knows to do good, and doesn’t do it, to him it is sin.

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

Let us not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don’t give up.

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

Be therefore imitators of God, as beloved children.

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,

At the end of seven days, Yahweh’s word came to me, saying, — read the full passage →

But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “Don’t fear what they fear, neither be troubled.”

So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;

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.

No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

He has shown you, O man, what is good. What does Yahweh require of you, but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?

For the good which I desire, I don’t do; but the evil which I don’t desire, that I practice.

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. You aren’t able to serve God and Mammon.”

But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

Be subject therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Whether therefore you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

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

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

Don’t be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

For I don’t know what I am doing. For I don’t practice what I desire to do; but what I hate, that I do.

Open your mouth for the mute, in the cause of all who are left desolate. — read the full passage →

For everything spoken by God is possible.”

Little children, let no one lead you astray. He who does righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.

Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, — read the full passage →

Jesus answered him, “If a man loves me, he will keep my word. My Father will love him, and we will come to him, and make our home with him.

Don’t be deceived. God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. — read the full passage →

Therefore I tell you, don’t be anxious for your life: what you will eat, or what you will drink; nor yet for your body, what you will wear. Isn’t life more than food, and the body more than clothing?

Blessed are those who have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. — read the full passage →

who “will pay back to everyone according to their works:” — read the full passage →

But whoever has the world’s goods, and sees his brother in need, and closes his heart of compassion against him, how does the love of God remain in him?

For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to Yahweh than sacrifice.

You shall do that which is right and good in the sight of Yahweh; that it may be well with you, and that you may go in and possess the good land which Yahweh swore to your fathers,

Therefore whatever you desire for men to do to you, you shall also do to them; for this is the law and the prophets.

Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.

Observe and hear all these words which I command you, that it may go well with you, and with your children after you forever, when you do that which is good and right in Yahweh your God’s eyes.

See that no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always follow after that which is good, for one another, and for all.

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

seeing your pure behavior in fear.

You lust, and don’t have. You kill, covet, and can’t obtain. You fight and make war. You don’t have, because you don’t ask.

You shall not eat it; that it may go well with you, and with your children after you, when you shall do that which is right in the eyes of Yahweh.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

But you be strong, and don’t let your hands be slack; for your work shall be rewarded.”

when you listen to Yahweh your God’s voice, to keep all his commandments which I command you this day, to do that which is right in Yahweh your God’s eyes.

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 seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.

Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness,

Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but Yahweh weighs the hearts.

I find then the law, that, to me, while I desire to do good, evil is present.

And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men,

as newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the Word, that with it you may grow,

But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you won’t fulfill the lust of the flesh.

A reed like a rod was given to me. Someone said, “Rise, and measure God’s temple, and the altar, and those who worship in it. — read the full passage →

Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn’t need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.

I exhort Euodia, and I exhort Syntyche, to think the same way in the Lord.

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

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

The same was in the beginning with God.

Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, but righteousness delivers from death.

Hear, heavens, and listen, earth; for Yahweh has spoken: “I have nourished and brought up children, and they have rebelled against me.

Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing. — read the full passage →

And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for 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 anything.

You know my sitting down and my rising up. You perceive my thoughts from afar.

Who wouldn’t fear you, Lord, and glorify your name? For you only are holy. For all the nations will come and worship before you. For your righteous acts have been revealed.”

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

Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in Sheol, where you are going.

Depart from evil, and do good. seek peace, and pursue it.

Be it far from you to do things like that, to kill the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous should be like the wicked. May that be far from you. Shouldn’t the Judge of all the earth do right?”

They sang the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, “Great and marvelous are your works, Lord God, the Almighty! Righteous and true are your ways, you King of the nations.

Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and extol and honor the King of heaven; for all his works are truth, and his ways justice; and those who 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 Yahweh, to do righteousness and justice; to the end that Yahweh may bring on Abraham that which he has spoken of him.”

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

For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears open to their prayer; but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”

Let your beauty be not just the outward adorning of braiding the hair, and of wearing jewels of gold, or of putting on fine clothing;

Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness, — read the full passage →

In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

The king’s heart is in Yahweh’s hand like the watercourses. He turns it wherever he desires. — read the full passage →

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

For men will be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,

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

The Word became flesh, and lived among us. We saw his glory, such glory as of the one and only Son of the Father, full of grace and truth.

I don’t make void the grace of God. For if righteousness is through the law, then Christ died for nothing!”

“All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are profitable. “All things are lawful for me,” but not all things build up.

and all ate 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 →

Don’t turn to the right hand nor to the left. Remove your foot from evil.

for I give you sound learning. Don’t forsake my law.

In you, Yahweh, I take refuge. Let me never be disappointed. Deliver me in your righteousness. — read the full passage →

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

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

Don’t judge according to appearance, but judge righteous judgment.”

Rejoice in the Lord always! Again I will say, “Rejoice!”

“No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other; or else he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You can’t serve both God and Mammon.

We can’t reach the Almighty. He is exalted in power. In justice and great righteousness, he will not oppress.

Again, therefore, Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world.He who follows me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”