Keeping A Good Name

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.

Demetrius hath the witness of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, we also bear witness; and thou knowest that our witness is true.

Moreover he must have good testimony from them that are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

Look ye out therefore, brethren, from among you seven men of good report, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.

that ye may become blameless and harmless, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom ye are seen as lights in the world,

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

Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man’s sake.

Wherefore also God highly exalted him, and gave unto him the name which is above every name; — read the full passage →

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

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.

Take heed lest there shall be any one that maketh spoil of you through his philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ:

Even so let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

But if any provideth not for his own, and specially his own household, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.

But ye know the proof of him, that, as a child serveth a father, so he served with me in furtherance of the gospel.

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

giving no occasion of stumbling in anything, that our ministration be not blamed;

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.

For therein the elders had witness borne to them.

well reported of for good works; if she hath brought up children, if she hath used hospitality to strangers, if she hath washed the saints’ feet, if she hath relieved the afflicted, if she hath diligently followed every good work.

For no word from God shall be void of power.

Let as many as are servants under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, that the name of God and the doctrine be not blasphemed.

I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, give no occasion to the adversary for reviling:

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.

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.

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

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

Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Jesus Christ:

But ye shall receive power, when the Holy Spirit is come upon you: and ye shall be my witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judæa and Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

Wherefore also God highly exalted him, and gave unto him the name which is above every name;

And we know that to them that love God all things work together for good, even to them that are called according to his purpose.

The same was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium.

and without faith it is impossible to be well-pleasing unto him; for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that seek after him.

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

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.

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

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

So belief cometh of hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.

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 →

But now abideth faith, hope, love, these three; and the greatest of these is love.

There is therefore now no condemnation to them that are in Christ Jesus. — read the full passage →

But God commendeth his own love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

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.

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; — read the full passage →

Let us therefore draw near with boldness unto the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and may find grace to help us in time of need.

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

for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God;

Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

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

whereby he hath granted unto us his precious and exceeding great promises; that through these ye may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world by lust.

looking unto Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising shame, and hath sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

And my God shall supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

avoiding this, that any man should blame us in the matter of this bounty which is ministered by us: — read the full passage →

And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to the whole creation.

Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit:

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;

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

Be ye free from the love of money; content with such things as ye have: for himself hath said, I will in no wise fail thee, neither will I in any wise forsake thee.

in all things showing thyself an ensample of good works; in thy doctrine showing uncorruptness, gravity,

Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an ensample to them that believe, in word, in manner of life, in love, in faith, in purity.

that ye may walk becomingly toward them that are without, and may have need of nothing.