2 Corinthians 8:21

Arrangements For Administering The Corinthians' Gift

²⁰ We are taking this precaution so no one can criticize us about this large sum administered by us. ²¹ For we are making provision for what is right, not only before the Lord but also before men. ²² We have also sent with them our brother. We have often tested him in many circumstances and found him to be diligent—and now even more diligent because of his great confidence in you.

Eyes of the Lord

From God

In the Sight of God

In the Sight of the Lord

O God

Romans 12:17

Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Try to do what is honorable in everyone’s eyes.

Romans 14:18

Whoever serves Christ in this way is acceptable to God and approved by men.

Philippians 4:8

Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable—if there is any moral excellence and if there is any praise—dwell on these things.

1 Peter 2:12

Conduct yourselves honorably among the Gentiles, so that in a case where they speak against you as those who do what is evil, they will, by observing your good works, glorify God on the day of visitation.

Matthew 5:16

In the same way, let your light shine before men, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.

Matthew 6:1

“Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of people, to be seen by them. Otherwise, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.

Matthew 6:4

so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.

Matthew 23:5

They do everything to be observed by others: They enlarge their phylacteries and lengthen their tassels.

2 Corinthians 2:17

For we are not like the many who market God’s message for profit. On the contrary, we speak with sincerity in Christ, as from God and before God.

2 Corinthians 5:9-11

Therefore, whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to be pleasing to Him.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Stay away from every kind of evil.

1 Timothy 5:14

Therefore, I want younger women to marry, have children, manage their households, and give the adversary no opportunity to accuse us.

Titus 2:5-8

to be self-controlled, pure, homemakers, kind, and submissive to their husbands, so that God’s message will not be slandered.