1 Thessalonians 5:22
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22 abstain from every form of evil.
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2 Corinthians 6:3
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3 We are putting no obstacle in anyone’s way, so that no fault may be found with our ministry,(A)
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2 Corinthians 6:3
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3 We put no stumbling block in anyone’s path,(A) so that our ministry will not be discredited.
Philippians 4:8
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8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about[a] these things.
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Philippians 4:8
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8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
1 Corinthians 10:31-33
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31 So, whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.(A) 32 Give no offense to Jews or to Greeks or to the church of God,(B) 33 just as I try to please everyone in everything I do, not seeking my own advantage but that of many, so that they may be saved.(C)
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1 Corinthians 10:31-33
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31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.(A) 32 Do not cause anyone to stumble,(B) whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God(C)— 33 even as I try to please everyone in every way.(D) For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many,(E) so that they may be saved.(F)
2 Corinthians 8:20-21
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20 We are making this arrangement lest anyone blame us about this generous gift that we are administering, 21 for we are setting our minds on what is right not only before the Lord but also before the people.(A)
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2 Corinthians 8:20-21
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20 We want to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this liberal gift. 21 For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of man.(A)
Romans 12:17
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17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil, but take thought for what is noble in the sight of all.(A)
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Romans 12:17
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Jude 23
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23 save others by snatching them out of the fire; and have mercy on still others with fear, hating even the tunic defiled by their bodies.[a](A)
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Jude 23
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23 save others by snatching them from the fire;(A) to others show mercy, mixed with fear—hating even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh.[a](B)
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- Jude 1:23 The Greek manuscripts of these verses vary at several points.
1 Corinthians 8:13
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13 Therefore, if food is a cause of their falling, I will never again eat meat, so that I may not cause one of them to fall.(A)
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1 Corinthians 8:13
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13 Therefore, if what I eat causes my brother or sister to fall into sin, I will never eat meat again, so that I will not cause them to fall.(A)
1 Thessalonians 4:12
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12 so that you may behave properly toward outsiders and be dependent on no one.(A)
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1 Thessalonians 4:12
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12 so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders(A) and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.
Exodus 23:7
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7 Keep far from a false charge, and do not kill the innocent and those in the right, for I will not acquit the guilty.(A)
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Exodus 23:7
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7 Have nothing to do with a false charge(A) and do not put an innocent(B) or honest person to death,(C) for I will not acquit the guilty.(D)
Isaiah 33:15
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15 Those who walk righteously and speak uprightly,
who despise the gain of oppression,
who wave away a bribe instead of accepting it,
who stop their ears from hearing of bloodshed
and shut their eyes from looking on evil,
Matthew 17:26-27
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26 When Peter[a] said, “From others,” Jesus said to him, “Then the children are free. 27 However, so that we do not give offense to them, go to the sea and cast a hook; take the first fish that comes up, and when you open its mouth you will find a coin; take that and give it to them for you and me.”(A)
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Matthew 17:26-27
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26 “From others,” Peter answered.
“Then the children are exempt,” Jesus said to him. 27 “But so that we may not cause offense,(A) go to the lake and throw out your line. Take the first fish you catch; open its mouth and you will find a four-drachma coin. Take it and give it to them for my tax and yours.”
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