Romans 12:17

Living In Love

¹⁶ Live in harmony with each other. Do not be arrogant, but associate with humble people. Do not think that you are wiser than you really are. ¹⁷ Do not pay anyone back evil for evil, but focus your thoughts on what is right in the sight of all people. ¹⁸ If possible, so far as it depends on you, live in peace with all people.

In the Sight of God

What is Good

That Which Is Good

No

Proverbs 20:22

Don't say "I'll avenge that wrong!" Wait on the LORD and he will deliver you.

Matthew 5:39

But I tell you not to resist an evildoer. On the contrary, whoever slaps you on the right cheek, turn the other to him as well.

Romans 12:19

Do not take revenge, dear friends, but leave room for God's wrath. For it is written, "Vengeance belongs to me. I will pay them back, declares the Lord."

Romans 14:16

Do not allow what seems good to you to be spoken of as evil.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

Make sure that no one pays back evil for evil. Instead, always pursue what is good for each other and for everyone else.

1 Peter 3:9

Do not pay others back evil for evil or insult for insult. Instead, keep blessing them, because you were called to inherit a blessing.

1 Corinthians 6:6-7

Instead, one brother goes to court against another brother, and before unbelieving judges, at that!

1 Corinthians 13:4-5

Love is always patient; love is always kind; love is never envious or arrogant with pride. Nor is she conceited,

2 Corinthians 8:20-21

We are trying to avoid any criticism of the way we are administering this great undertaking.

Philippians 4:8-9

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is fair, whatever is pure, whatever is acceptable, whatever is commendable, if there is anything of excellence and if there is anything praiseworthy keep thinking about these things.

Colossians 4:5

Behave wisely toward outsiders, making the best use of your time.

1 Thessalonians 4:12

so that you may win the respect of outsiders, and have need of nothing.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Keep away from every kind of evil.

1 Timothy 5:14

Therefore, I want younger widows to remarry, have children, manage their homes, and not give the enemy any chance to ridicule them.

Titus 2:4-5

They should encourage the younger women to love their husbands, to love their children,

1 Peter 2:12

Continue to live such upright lives among the gentiles that, when they slander you as practicers of evil, they may see your good actions and glorify God when he visits them.

1 Peter 3:16

But do this gently and respectfully, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak evil of your good conduct in the Messiah will be ashamed of slandering you.