The Virtues of a Just Person
_ He is the one who walks uprightly, does what is just and speaks truth in his heart - Who has a tongue that does not speak evil, does not harm his friend, does not bring reproach to his neighbor - Who despise the wicked, but honor those who fear the Lord. Whoever swears a vow will not change anything even if it comes to harm. He who does not lend money at interest, nor accept bribes to harm the innocent, whoever does these things will never be shaken (Psalm 15: 2 - 5)
_ He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not turn his soul to vanity, nor make a false vow (Psalm 24:4).
_ These are the descendants of those who seek the Lord, who seek the face of the God of Jacob (Psalm 24:6).
_ Avoid evil and do good, seek peace, and pursue it (Psalm 34:14)
_ Trust in the Lord and do good; Dwell in the land and feed yourself on His faithfulness (Psalm 37:3).
_ The mouth of the righteous declares wisdom, and his tongue speaks righteousness - The law of God is in his heart: His steps will not falter (Psalm 37:30-31)
_ You who love the Lord, hate evil: He protects the souls of His saints and delivers them from the hand of the wicked (Psalm 97:10).
_ What must young people do to keep their path pure? Be careful to follow God's word (Psalm 119:9).
_ I am a friend to everyone who fears you, and to everyone who keeps your precepts (Psalm 119:63).
_ Do not let my heart be inclined to anything evil, to do evil to those who do evil; May I not eat their delicacies – May the righteous strike me, that is a favor; May you correct me, it will be like oil on my head, my head will not refuse. For even while they do evil, I will continue to pray (Psalm 141:4-5).
_ Be careful to guard your heart above all else, for all life flows from it (Proverbs 4:23).
_ A wise person receives the commandments; But he who has a foolish mouth must fall (Proverbs 10:8).
_ The mouth of the righteous is a source of life. But the mouth of the wicked hides violence (Proverbs 10:11).
_ The labor of the righteous tends toward life; But the harvest of the wicked turns to sin (Proverbs 10:16).
_ The tongue of the righteous is like fine silver; but the heart of the wicked is nothing - the lips of the righteous raise up many; But fools die for lack of understanding (Proverbs 10:20-21).
_ The lips of the righteous know what is pleasing; But the mouth of the wicked speaks only wickedness (Proverbs 10:32).
_The fruit of the righteous is like the tree of life; A wise person has the ability to win people's souls (Proverbs 11:30).
_ A righteous person cares for the life of his animals; But the mercy of the wicked is like violence (Proverbs 12:10).
_ A righteous person hates lies; But the wicked are detestable and ashamed (Proverbs 13:5).
_ The path of an upright person is to abandon evil; Whoever guards his character guards his soul (Proverbs 16:17).
_ A righteous person lives with integrity; Blessed are your descendants! (Proverbs 20:7)
_ Some people are too greedy all day long; But the righteous give without skimping (Proverbs 21:26).
_ The path of the righteous is straight; He is the upright One who makes straight the path of the righteous (Isaiah 26:7).
_ He is the one who walks in righteousness, speaks righteously, despises financial gain, and does not take bribes with his hands; He will close his ears and not hear the story of bloodshed, and close his eyes and not see evil - That person will dwell on high; Its strongholds will be its strongholds; bread will be given to him; Its water will never be lacking (Isaiah 33: 15 - 16).
_ If a man is righteous, and does according to the law and according to the truth - he shall not eat on the mountain, nor lift up his eyes to the idols of the house of Israel, nor dishonor his neighbor's wife, nor come near a pregnant woman. menstruation – one who does no harm to anyone, returns what is pawned to the debtor, does not rob anyone, gives bread to the hungry, clothes the naked – does not lend at a profit, does not take more, withdraw his hand from wickedness, and judge according to the truth, one man and another - walk in my statutes and keep my commandments, walk honestly, then he will be righteous, surely he will be righteous. shall live, saith the Lord GOD (Ezekiel 18:5-9).
_ Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven (Matthew 5:16).
_ If you belonged to the world, the world would love its own; But because you are not of the world, and I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you (John 15:19).
_ These people (the people of Beroea) had better intentions than the Thessalonians. They were all willing to accept the teaching and examined the Scriptures every day to see if the teachings were true (Acts 17:11).
_ For in this gospel is revealed the righteousness of God, which comes through faith, and leads to faith, as it is written: The righteous will live by faith (Romans 1:17).
_For it is not the one who hears the law that is declared righteous before God, but the one who does the law is declared righteous (Romans 2:13).
_ So, we who are strong must shoulder the weakness of those who are weak, not to please ourselves. – Each of us should please our neighbor, to do good and to be a good example (Romans 15: 1 - 2).
_ Do you not know that you are a temple of God and that the Spirit of God is in you? – If anyone destroys God's temple, God will destroy them; For God's temple is holy, and you yourselves are that temple (I Corinthians 3:16-17).
_ But I write to warn you not to be friends with anyone who calls himself a brother who is sexually immoral, or covetous, or an idolater, or a reviler, or a drunkard, or an extortioner, nor should you eat with him. with such a person (1Corinthians 5:11).
_ As I do, strive to please everyone in everything, not looking out for your own good but for the good of many, that they may be saved (I Corinthians 10:33).
_ For we are before God the aroma of Christ, among those who are being saved, and among those who are perishing - to this one, the odor of death that kills; for the other, the smell of life makes alive _ Who is worthy of these things? _ (II Corinthians 2: 15 – 16)
_ Therefore, whether we are in this body, even if we leave it, we must do our best to please God (II Corinthians 5:9).
_ We do not cause anyone to stumble, so that our ministry may not be criticized. But we make ourselves worthy in all things, as servants of God, by our longsuffering in all things. tribulation, deprivation, misery – beatings, imprisonment, turmoil, hardship, wakefulness, fasting; - by purity, by knowledge, by patience, by kindness, by the Holy Spirit, by sincere love - by the word of truth, by the power of God, having the weapons of righteousness in the right hand and the left - Even though it's glorious, even though it's dishonored, even if it has a bad reputation, even if it has a good reputation; - looks like a deceiver, but is an honest person; He looks like a stranger, but he is very familiar; Looked like he was about to die, but now he's still alive; He looks as if he is being chastised, but he does not come to be killed; he looks as if he is sad, but he is always rejoicing; seemingly poor, but actually makes many people rich; It seems like there is nothing, but it has everything! ( II Corinthians 6: 3 – 10 )
_ My beloved ones, since we have this promise, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, and complete the work in the fear of God. our saints (2 Corinthians 7:1).
_ I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me; Now that I live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me (Galatians 2:20).
_ But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22).
_ Do not seek false fame and glory by teasing one another or hating one another (Galatians 5:26).
_ As for me, I will not boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. !
_Let no sexual immorality or impurity or covetousness be mentioned among you, as it befits saints (Ephesians 5:3).
_ Don't let anyone deceive you with false words; For because of these things the wrath of God comes on the disobedient - Have no fellowship with them (Ephesians 5:6-7).
_ For you were once dark, but now you have become light in the Lord. Walk as children of light – for the fruit of light is in all kindness, justice and truth – Consider what pleases the Lord – and do not participate in the useless works of darkness, but rather It is better to rebuke them (Ephesians 5:8 – 11).
_ Therefore, be careful how you walk, not as foolish people, but as wise - Make the most of the time, for the days are evil - so do not be like foolish people, but must clearly understand what God's will is - Don't get drunk, because alcohol makes you wanton; but be filled with the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 5:15-18)
_ Moreover, be strong in the Lord through His mighty power - Put on all the armor of God, so that you can stand firm against the schemes of the devil - For we are not fighting against each other. flesh and blood, but also the principalities, the powers, the rulers of the darkness of this world, and the spiritual wickedness in the heavenly places (Ephesians 6:10-12).
_ Therefore, stand firm, having girded your loins with the truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having your sandals shod with the preparedness of the gospel of peace; and taking the shield of faith as your shield, can quench the fiery darts of the wicked - and take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Holy Spirit, which is the Word of God (Ephesians 6:14-17).
_ I have this sure hope, and I will not be ashamed in anything; but always, I speak freely in every way, so that whether I live or die, Christ will be glorified in me. me – for Christ is my life, and death is gain for me (Philippians 1:20-21).
_ In everything you do, do not grumble or hesitate - so that you may become children of God without blemish and blameless in the midst of that generation. Hold fast to the word of life, shining like a torch in the world (Philippians 2:14-15).
_ But we are citizens of heaven; From whom we wait for our Savior, Jesus Christ (Philippians 3:20).
_ Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any virtue or praise, you must think about it (Philippians 4:8).
_ …., because I have learned to be content in whatever situation I encounter – I know how to endure poverty, I also know how to have abundance. In all things and in all places, I have learned that whether I am full or hungry, whether I have much or not, I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (Philippians 4:11-13).
_ But you were formerly alienated from God, and were enemies of Him through your evil thoughts and deeds, but now God has reconciled you through the death of His Son in the body of the flesh. that you may stand before Him holy, blameless, and blameless - if your faith is steadfast, unwavering, and unmoved from the hope which is preached in the gospel. which ye have heard, which is preached among every creature under heaven, and I, Paul, am a minister thereof (Colossians 1:21-23).
_ Put to death therefore your members in the lower world, that is, fornication, impurity, lust, evil desire, covetousness, covetousness that is no different from idolatry - before you lived in those bad habits, and living like that - But now you should get rid of all these things, that is, wrath, anger, and wickedness. Do not speak evil of anyone, let no obscene word come out of your mouth - do not lie to one another, for you have put off the old self with its deeds - but put on the new self, who is being renewed in the image of the Creator. so that he may come to full knowledge (Colossians 3:5; 7-10).
_ Therefore, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, be merciful. Put on kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience (Colossians 3:12).
_ Be persistent and watchful in prayer, adding thanksgiving (Colossians 4:2).
_ Walk with the Gentiles in wisdom, making the most of your time. Let your words always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you should answer each person (Colossians 4 : 5 – 6 )
_ Brothers, you still remember our hard work; that while we preached the gospel to you, we worked day and night, so that we would not burden any of you. You are witnesses, and God is also witness, that our conduct Holy and righteous and blameless to you who believe (I Thessalonians 2:9-10).
_ Try to learn to live quietly, to take care of your own affairs, to work with your own hands, as we have commanded you - so that you may walk uprightly with strangers and not lack anything (I Thessalonians 4). : 11 – 12)
_ Do not quench the Spirit - do not despise prophecies - examine all things, hold fast to whatever is good - avoid anything resembling evil (I Thessalonians 5:19-22)
_ We urge you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to stay away from any brother who does not practice godliness and does not follow the teachings you received from us. You yourselves know what you must do to learn from us; For we have not behaved improperly among you - we have never eaten at anyone's expense, but we work hard day and night, so as not to be a burden to any of you - it is not that we do not have the right to eat. but wanted to be an example for you so that you might imitate us. When we were with you, we told you that if anyone is unwilling to work, he should not eat (2 Thessalonians 3). : 6 – 10)
_ Brothers, do not become weary in doing good - If anyone does not obey what we say in this letter (lives immorally, does not work at all, dwells on useless things), then Remember, do not associate with them, so that they may be ashamed - However, do not regard him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother (II Thessalonians 3:13-15).
_ Therefore, the bishop must be above reproach, a husband of one wife, temperate, wise, worthy, good at receiving guests, and good at teaching - Do not be addicted to wine, nor be violent, but must be gentle, gentle, and not greedy for money - must govern his own house well, keep his children in complete obedience and integrity - deacons must also be dignified, not double-spoken, not must not be addicted to wine, must not be covetous of unjust gain - but must keep the mystery of the faith with a pure conscience (I Timothy 3: 2 - 4; 8 - 9)
_ Put away all profane lies, like the lies of old women, and practice godliness (I Timothy 4:7).
_ Don't let people despise you because you are young; But you must set an example for believers in words, deeds, love, faith and purity - read diligently, exhort, teach... (Timothy 4: 12 - 13)
_ But, my son, as a man of God, avoid these things (covetousness of money), and seek righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness - for the sake of faith. fight the good fight and lay hold on eternal life, to which you were called, and to which you gave good testimony before many witnesses (I Timothy 6:11-12).
_ Must keep the commandment, remaining blameless and blameless until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ (I Timothy 6:14).
_ Timothy, hold fast to what was entrusted to you, avoid worldly vain words and arguments with pseudo-knowledge - Because in order to practice that knowledge, some have apostatized. …( I Timothy 6: 20 – 21 )
_ This is what you should repeat and admonish before God, that you must avoid quarreling over words, it is really useless, it only harms the listener - Be dedicated to pleasing God as a blameless worker, rightly preaching the word of truth (II Timothy 2:14-15).
_ …there are a few words like a seal: The Lord knows those who belong to Him; and that everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must flee from evil (II Timothy 2:19b).
_ Flee also the lust of youth, and seek righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord with a pure heart - Refuse foolish and unreasonable arguments, knowing that It only gives rise to strife - And the Lord's servant should not love strife; But be kind to all, be able to teach, be patient, and correct those who are in rebellion in gentleness, hoping that God will grant them repentance and the knowledge of the truth (II Timothy 2:22). – 25)
_ But you must be temperate in all things, endure hardship, do other people's work
_ Advise your servants to obey their masters, to please them in all things, not to argue back - not to steal anything, but to always show complete loyalty, to honor God's teachings, which is Our Savior, in all ways (Titus 2:9 – 10)
_For the grace of God that saves all people has been revealed - He teaches us to renounce ungodliness and worldly lusts, and to live soberly, justly, and godly in this world (Titus 2 : 11 – 12 )
_ Do not speak ill of anyone, do not quarrel, be tolerant, show complete gentleness toward everyone (Titus 3:2).
_ This saying is sure, I want you to declare it firmly, so that those who believe in God will diligently do good deeds: this is good and beneficial to everyone - But stay away from foolish arguments , genealogies, competing arguments about the law, for all these things are useless and vain - After you have admonished the heretics once or twice, then avoid them - knowing that Such a person is rebellious and keeps sinning, and he condemns himself (Titus 3:9-11).
_Religion that is pure and undefiled before God our Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world (James 1 : 27)
_Therefore, you who have renounced all malice, all deceit, all falsehood, jealousy, and slander, crave the spiritual milk of the Word like newborn babies, so that By it you will grow up in salvation (I Peter 2: 1 – 2).
_ Draw near to Him, a living stone, rejected by men, but chosen and precious in the sight of God - and you, like living stones, are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer sacrifices. A spiritual sacrifice, acceptable to God through Jesus Christ (I Peter 2:4-5).
_ I urge you, beloved, as strangers and pilgrims, to abstain from the lusts of the flesh, which are against the soul - to live righteously among the Gentiles, so that they may Those who slander you as evildoers have seen your deeds; on the day of the Lord's visit they will glorify God (1 Peter 2:11-12).
_ Live like a free person, but do not use freedom as a cover for cruelty, but consider yourself a servant of God - Respect everyone; love you ; fear God; respect the king (I Peter 2: 16 – 17)
_ In short, all of you must be of the same mind, filled with compassion and brotherly love, be merciful and humble – Do not return evil for evil, nor curse for curse; On the contrary, you must bless, for to this you were called to receive blessings (I Peter 3:8-9).
_ But in your hearts honor Christ as Lord. Always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you, but with gentleness and fear - having a good conscience, so that those who criticize your good conduct in Christ know that you are ashamed of what you have been slandered about - for if this is the will of God, it is better for you to suffer for doing good than for doing evil (I Peter 3:15-17).
_ Therefore, since Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same intention, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin - so that he may live in the flesh as long as possible. For a long time, do not follow other people's desires, but follow the will of God (I Peter 4: 1 - 2).
_ Let no one among you suffer as a murderer, as a thief, as an evildoer, or as a busybody. But if anyone suffers for the sake of being a Christian, let him not be ashamed. ; Let us rather praise God in that name (I Peter 4:15-16).
_ Therefore, as for you, make every effort to add to your faith virtue, to virtue, knowledge – to knowledge, add self-control, to self-control, patience, and forbearance. godliness – add to godliness brotherly love, add to brotherly love love – Therefore, brothers, take heed to make sure of your calling and election. If you do this, you will never stumble (II Peter 1:5 – 7, 10).
_ And you know that Jesus Christ appeared to take away sin, and that in Him there is no sin - Whoever lives in Him commits no sin; But whoever sins has never seen Him nor known Him (I John 3:5-6).
_ Little children, do not let anyone deceive you: he who does righteousness is righteous, just as the Lord himself is righteous - he who commits sin is of the devil; For the devil has sinned from the beginning. And the Son of God appeared to destroy the works of the devil (I John 3:7-8).
_ Whoever is born of God does not sin, because the seed of God is in him, and he cannot sin, because he is born of God - By this, people know the children of God and the children of the devil: Whoever does not do righteousness does not belong to God, nor does he who does not love his brother (I John 3:9-10).
_ We know that whoever is born of God does not commit sin; But whoever is born of God keeps himself