We Are To Be Good People

To purify for Himself a people that are His very own, eager to do what is good (Titus 2:14).

I know there is nothing better for men than to be happy and to do good while they live (Ecclesiastes 3:12). 

A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth evil.  For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks (Luke 6:45).

Let us discern for ourselves what is right; let us learn together what is good (Job 34:4).

Ask where the good way is and work in it, and you will find rest for your souls (Jeremiah 6:16).

You will understand what is right and just and fair – every good path…  Thus you will walk in the ways of good men… (Proverbs 2:9, 20)

Loving-kindness and mercy, loyalty and faithfulness shall be [granted] to those who devise good (Proverbs 14:22).

He who heeds the Word wisely will find good, and whoever trusts in the Lord, happy is he (Proverbs 16:20).

Do not be misled.  Bad company corrupts good behavior (1 Corinthians 15:33).

He has shown you, O man, what is good.  And what does the Lord require of you but to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God (Micah 6:8).

Anyone who knows the good he ought to do and doesn’t do it, sins (James 4:17).

Do not withhold good from those who deserve it… (Proverbs 3:27)

I, myself, am convinced, my brother, that you yourselves are full of goodness… (Romans 15:14)

I want you to be wise about what is good and innocent about what is evil (Romans 16:19).

Love your enemies; do good to those who hate you (Luke 6:27).

Turn from evil and do good (Psalm 37:27).

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good (Romans 12:21).

Be ready to do whatever is good (Titus 3:1).

In everything set them an example by doing what is good (Titus 2:7).

So that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good.  These things [that are good are good for everyone] and are excellent and profitable for everyone (Titus 3:8).

May the God of peace… equip you with everything good for doing His will (Hebrews 13:20-21).

All scripture is God-breathed… so the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work (2 Timothy 3:16-17).

God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all you need, you will abound in every good work (2 Corinthians 9:8).

Let us not become weary in doing good…  As we have opportunity, let us do good to all people… (Galatians 6:9-10)

For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works… (Ephesians 2:10)

[May our Father] by His grace give us eternal encouragement and good hope [to] encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word (2 Thessalonians 2:16-17).

Trust in the Lord and do good… (Psalm 37:3)

Let your light shine before men so they may see your good deeds and worship your Father in Heaven (Matthew 5:16).

His master replied: well done, good and faithful servant… (Matthew 25:21, 13)

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