1 Thessalonians 5:22
5:22 Stay away from every form of evil.
Romans 12:17
12:17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil; consider what is good before all people.
Romans 13:13
13:13 Let us live decently as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and sensuality, not in discord and jealousy.
Romans 13:2
13:2 So the person who resists such authority
resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will incur judgment
Colossians 1:20-21
1:20 and through him to reconcile all things to himself by making peace through the blood of his cross – through him, whether things on earth or things in heaven.
Paul’s Goal in Ministry
1:21 And you were at one time strangers and enemies in your minds as expressed through your evil deeds,
Philippians 4:8
4:8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of respect, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if something is excellent or praiseworthy, think about these things.
Titus 2:8-10
2:8 and a sound message that cannot be criticized, so that any opponent will be at a loss,
because he has nothing evil to say about us.
2:9 Slaves
are to be subject to their own masters in everything,
to do what is wanted and not talk back,
2:10 not pilfering, but showing all good faith,
in order to bring credit to
the teaching of God our Savior in everything.
Titus 2:1
Conduct Consistent with Sound Teaching
2:1 But as for you, communicate the behavior that goes with sound teaching.
Titus 2:12
2:12 It trains us
to reject godless ways
and worldly desires and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age,
Titus 2:1
Conduct Consistent with Sound Teaching
2:1 But as for you, communicate the behavior that goes with sound teaching.
Titus 3:1
Conduct Toward Those Outside the Church
3:1 Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work.
Titus 3:1
Conduct Toward Those Outside the Church
3:1 Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work.