1 Thessalonians 5:22

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Abstain from every form of evil.

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  • Phil 4:8 : 8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable—if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise—think about these things.
  • 1 Cor 10:31-33 : 31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. 32 Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks, or the church of God. 33 Just as I also try to please everyone in all things, not seeking my own benefit but the benefit of many, so that they may be saved.
  • 2 Cor 6:3 : 3 We give no cause for offense in anything, so that the ministry will not be discredited.
  • Rom 12:17 : 17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.
  • 1 Cor 8:13 : 13 Therefore, if food causes my brother to stumble, I will never eat meat again so that I will not cause my brother to stumble.
  • Exod 23:7 : 7 Stay far from a false accusation; do not kill the innocent and the righteous, for I will not justify the wicked.
  • Isa 33:15 : 15 The one who walks in righteousness, speaks what is right, rejects gain from extortion, shakes his hands to refuse bribes, stops his ears from hearing of bloodshed, and shuts his eyes from looking at evil.
  • Matt 17:26-27 : 26 'From others,' Peter answered. 'Then the sons are exempt,' Jesus said to him. 27 But so that we do not cause them to stumble, go to the sea, cast a hook, and take the first fish you catch. When you open its mouth, you will find a stater coin. Take it and give it to them for My tax and yours.
  • 2 Cor 8:20-21 : 20 We are taking this precaution so that no one will criticize us regarding this generous gift we are administering. 21 For we are taking every precaution to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of people.
  • 1 Thess 4:12 : 12 so that you may conduct yourselves properly toward outsiders and not be dependent on anyone.
  • Jude 1:23 : 23 save others by snatching them out of the fire, and on some, show mercy with fear, hating even the garment defiled by the flesh.

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