I also want the women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, adorning themselves, not with elaborate hairstyles or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worship God.

Who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.

The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him.

What a person desires is unfailing love; better to be poor than a liar.

Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.”

For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love.

Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

“I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but not everything is constructive.

And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

For the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth.

Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good?