Honesty

for we take thought for things honorable, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

lie not one to another; seeing that ye have put off the old man with his doings,

For, He that would love life, And see good days, Let him refrain his tongue from evil, And his lips that they speak no guile: — read the full passage →

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. — read the full passage →

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

And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.

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

But let your speech be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: and whatsoever is more than these is of the evil one.

Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without variance, without hypocrisy.

Wherefore, putting away falsehood, speak ye truth each one with his neighbor: for we are members one of another.

Herein I also exercise myself to have a conscience void of offence toward God and men always.

Pray for us: for we are persuaded that we have a good conscience, desiring to live honorably in all things.

But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by the heaven, nor by the earth, nor by any other oath: but let your yea be yea, and your nay, nay; that ye fall not under judgment.

If we say that we have fellowship with him and walk in the darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:

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.

If any man thinketh himself to be religious, while he bridleth not his tongue but deceiveth his heart, this man’s religion is vain.

Render to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.

And no man, when he hath lighted a lamp, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but putteth it on a stand, that they that enter in may see the light.

For for this cause ye pay tribute also; for they are ministers of God’s service, attending continually upon this very thing.

But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thy heart to lie to the Holy Spirit, and to keep back part of the price of the land? — read the full passage →

But there is nothing covered up, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known.

but we have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by the manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.

but she shall be saved through her child-bearing, if they continue in faith and love and sanctification with sobriety.

Let every soul be in subjection to the higher powers: for there is no power but of God; and the powers that be are ordained of God. — read the full passage →

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. — read the full passage →

And it came to pass soon afterwards, that he went about through cities and villages, preaching and bringing the good tidings of the kingdom of God, and with him the twelve, — read the full passage →

And seeing the multitudes, he went up into the mountain: and when he had sat down, his disciples came unto him: — read the full passage →

but speaking truth in love, may grow up in all things into him, who is the head, even Christ;

in all things showing thyself an ensample of good works; in thy doctrine showing uncorruptness, gravity, — read the full passage →

for kings and all that are in high place; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and gravity.

He that is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much: and he that is unrighteous in a very little is unrighteous also in much.

having a good conscience; that, wherein ye are spoken against, they may be put to shame who revile your good manner of life in Christ.

having your behavior seemly among the Gentiles; that, wherein they speak against you as evil-doers, they may by your good works, which they behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.

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

Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labor, working with his hands the thing that is good, that he may have whereof to give to him that hath need.

For in many things we all stumble. If any stumbleth not in word, the same is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body also.

that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we may have a strong encouragement, who have fled for refuge to lay hold of the hope set before us:

But for the fearful, and unbelieving, and abominable, and murderers, and fornicators, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, their part shall be in the lake that burneth with fire and brimstone; which is the second death.

rejoiceth not in unrighteousness, but rejoiceth with the truth;

Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are moth-eaten.

For, He that would love life, And see good days, Let him refrain his tongue from evil, And his lips that they speak no guile:

And that in the good ground, these are such as in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, hold it fast, and bring forth fruit with patience.

Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except one be born anew, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

Therefore he that resisteth the power, withstandeth the ordinance of God: and they that withstand shall receive to themselves judgment.

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 →

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.

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.

Open your hearts to us: we wronged no man, we corrupted no man, we took advantage of no man.

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.

lie not one to another; seeing that ye have put off the old man with his doings, — read the full passage →

Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honorable in the sight of all men.

Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamor, and railing, be put away from you, with all malice: — read the full passage →

Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honorable in the sight of all men. — read the full passage →