Turn away from evil and do good; so shall you dwell forever.
Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.
By steadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the Lord one turns away from evil.
For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world. And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever.
equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.
See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone.
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works.
But God's firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.”
Wash yourselves; make yourselves clean; remove the evil of your deeds from before my eyes; cease to do evil, learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression; bring justice to the fatherless, plead the widow's cause.
The highway of the upright turns aside from evil; whoever guards his way preserves his life.
The children of your servants shall dwell secure; their offspring shall be established before you.
And he said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”
And let our people learn to devote themselves to good works, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not be unfruitful.
The saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for people.
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