Tell them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, to be generous givers, sharing with others.

But we know that the law is good if someone uses it legitimately,

Such prayer for all is good and welcomed before God our Savior,

but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess reverence for God.

Similarly good works are also obvious, and the ones that are not cannot remain hidden.

and has a reputation for good works: as one who has raised children, practiced hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, helped those in distress – as one who has exhibited all kinds of good works.

For every creation of God is good and no food is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving.

By pointing out such things to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, having nourished yourself on the words of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed.

Compete well for the faith and lay hold of that eternal life you were called for and made your good confession for in the presence of many witnesses.

This saying is trustworthy: “If someone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a good work.”

But the aim of our instruction is love that comes from a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith.

To do this you must hold firmly to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and so have suffered shipwreck in regard to the faith.

I charge you before God who gives life to all things and Christ Jesus who made his good confession before Pontius Pilate,

For those who have served well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

Deacons must be husbands of one wife and good managers of their children and their own households.

I put this charge before you, Timothy my child, in keeping with the prophecies once spoken about you, in order that with such encouragement you may fight the good fight.

Command those who are rich in this world’s goods not to be haughty or to set their hope on riches, which are uncertain, but on God who richly provides us with all things for our enjoyment.

In this way they will save up a treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the future and so lay hold of what is truly life.

And he must be well thought of by those outside the faith, so that he may not fall into disgrace and be caught by the devil’s trap.

The overseer then must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, an able teacher,