Conduct Pertaining to Righteousness (1 of 4)

Conduct Studies aim to increase the believer's understanding of holy etiquette and righteous acts in order that they may apply themself and conform to the image of God and God's kingdom. This list covers conduct pertaining to righteousness.

Cleave

Instruction​

Romans 12:9 KJV - "Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good."

Difference

Learn​

Leviticus 10:10 KJV — "And that ye may put difference between holy and unholy, and between unclean and clean;"

Ezekiel 44:23 KJV — "And they shall teach my people the difference between the holy and profane, and cause them to discern between the unclean and the clean."

Doeth

Doeth (Do/Doest/ Doers)

Instruction

3 John 1:11 KJV — "Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God."

Wisdom

Romans 2:13 KJV — "(For not the hearers of the law are just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified."

John 3:20-21 KJV — "20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God."

James 4:17 KJV — "Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin."

1 John 2:29 KJV — "If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him."

1 John 3:7 KJV — "Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous."

Implication

Exodus 15:26 KJV - "26 And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the LORD that healeth thee."

Deuteronomy 6:18 KJV - "And thou shalt do that which is right and good in the sight of the LORD: that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest go in and possess the good land which the LORD sware unto thy fathers,"

Deuteronomy 12:25 KJV - "Thou shalt not eat it; that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee, when thou shalt do that which is right in the sight of the LORD."

Deuteronomy 12:28 KJV — "Observe and hear all these words which I command thee, that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee for ever, when thou doest that which is good and right in the sight of the LORD thy God."

Deuteronomy 13:16-18 KJV - "16 And thou shalt gather all the spoil of it into the midst of the street thereof, and shalt burn with fire the city, and all the spoil thereof every whit, for the LORD thy God: and it shall be an heap for ever; it shall not be built again. 17 And there shall cleave nought of the cursed thing to thine hand: that the LORD may turn from the fierceness of his anger, and shew thee mercy, and have compassion upon thee, and multiply thee, as he hath sworn unto thy fathers; 18 When thou shalt hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, to keep all his commandments which I command thee this day, to do that which is right in the eyes of the LORD thy God."

Psalm 1:1-3 KJV - "1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. 3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper."

Deuteronomy 21:9 KJV - "So shalt thou put away the guilt of innocent blood from among you, when thou shalt do that which is right in the sight of the LORD."

Psalm 15:1, 3-5 KJV - "1 A Psalm of David. LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill? ... 3 He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour. 4 In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the LORD. He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not. 5 He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved."

Psalm 106:3 KJV — "Blessed are they that keep judgment, and he that doeth righteousness at all times."

Ezekiel 18:5, 9 KJV - "5 But if a man be just, and do that which is lawful and right, ... 9 Hath walked in my statutes, and hath kept my judgments, to deal truly; he is just, he shall surely live, saith the Lord GOD."

Ezekiel 18:14-17 KJV - "14 Now, lo, if he beget a son, that seeth all his father's sins which he hath done, and considereth, and doeth not such like, 15 That hath not eaten upon the mountains, neither hath lifted up his eyes to the idols of the house of Israel, hath not defiled his neighbour's wife, 16 Neither hath oppressed any, hath not withholden the pledge, neither hath spoiled by violence, but hath given his bread to the hungry, and hath covered the naked with a garment, 17 That hath taken off his hand from the poor, that hath not received usury nor increase, hath executed my judgments, hath walked in my statutes; he shall not die for the iniquity of his father, he shall surely live."

Ezekiel 18:27 KJV — "Again, when the wicked man turneth away from his wickedness that he hath committed, and doeth that which is lawful and right, he shall save his soul alive."

Ezekiel 33:14-15, 19 KJV - "14 Again, when I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; if he turn from his sin, and do that which is lawful and right; 15 If the wicked restore the pledge, give again that he had robbed, walk in the statutes of life, without committing iniquity; he shall surely live, he shall not die…. 19 But if the wicked turn from his wickedness, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall live thereby."

Matthew 7:21 KJV — "Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven."

Matthew 7:24, 26 KJV — "24 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: … 26 And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:"

Ephesians 6:8 KJV — "Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free."

Ensue

Instruction​

1 Peter 3:11 KJV — "Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it."

Eschew

Eschew (Escheweth/ Eschewed)

Instruction

1 Peter 3:11 KJV — "Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it."

Testimonials

Job 1:1 KJV — "There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil."

Job 1:8 KJV — "And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil?"

Job 2:3 KJV — "And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil? and still he holdeth fast his integrity, although thou movedst me against him, to destroy him without cause."

Exercise

Exercise (Exercised)

Instruction

1 Timothy 4:7 KJV — "But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness."

Wisdom

Ecclesiastes 1:13 KJV — "And I gave my heart to seek and search out by wisdom concerning all things that are done under heaven: this sore travail hath God given to the sons of man to be exercised therewith."

Ecclesiastes 3:10 KJV — "I have seen the travail, which God hath given to the sons of men to be exercised in it."

1 Timothy 4:8 KJV — "For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come."

Hebrews 5:14 KJV — "But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil."

Hebrews 12:11 KJV — "Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby."

Testimonials

Psalm 131:1 KJV — "A Song of degrees of David. LORD, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me."

Godly

Godly (Godliness)

Instruction

1 Timothy 2:9-10 KJV - "9 In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; 10 But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works."

1 Timothy 4:7-8 KJV - "7 But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. 8 For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come."

1 Timothy 6:11 KJV - "But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness."

2 Peter 1:5-7 KJV - "5And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; 6 And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; 7 And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity."

Learn

Titus 2:12 KJV - "Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;"

Wisdom

1 Timothy 3:16 KJV - "And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory."

1 Timothy 6:6 KJV - "But godliness with contentment is great gain."

2 Timothy 3:12 KJV - "Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution."

2 Peter 1:2-3 KJV - "Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:"

2 Peter 2:9 KJV - "The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished:"

2 Peter 3:11 KJV - "Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness,"

Implication

Psalm 4:3 KJV - "But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him."

Psalm 32:6 KJV - "For this shall every one that is godly pray unto thee in a time when thou mayest be found: surely in the floods of great waters they shall not come nigh unto him."

1 Timothy 2:1-2 KJV - "I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty."

Testimonials

2 Corinthians 7:9-11 KJV - "Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye sorrowed to repentance: for ye were made sorry after a godly manner, that ye might receive damage by us in nothing. For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death. For behold this selfsame thing, that ye sorrowed after a godly sort, what carefulness it wrought in you, yea, what clearing of yourselves, yea, what indignation, yea, what fear, yea, what vehement desire, yea, what zeal, yea, what revenge! In all things ye have approved yourselves to be clear in this matter."

Good

Instruction​

Deuteronomy 6:18 KJV - "And thou shalt do that which is right and good in the sight of the LORD: that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest go in and possess the good land which the LORD sware unto thy fathers,"

Psalm 34:14 KJV - "Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it."

Psalm 37:3 KJV - "Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed."

Psalm 37:27 KJV - "Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore."

Jeremiah 18:11 KJV - "Now therefore go to, speak to the men of Judah, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, saying, Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I frame evil against you, and devise a device against you: return ye now every one from his evil way, and make your ways and your doings good."

Amos 5:14 KJV - "Seek good, and not evil, that ye may live: and so the LORD, the God of hosts, shall be with you, as ye have spoken."

Amos 5:15 KJV - "Hate the evil, and love the good, and establish judgment in the gate: it may be that the LORD God of hosts will be gracious unto the remnant of Joseph."

Romans 12:2 KJV - "And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God."

Romans 12:9 KJV - "Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good."

Ephesians 2:10 KJV - "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them."

Ephesians 4:28 KJV - "Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth."

1 Thessalonians 5:15 KJV - "See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men."

1 Thessalonians 5:21 KJV - "Prove all things; hold fast that which is good."

1 Timothy 1:18-19 KJV - "This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare; Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck:"

1 Timothy 3:2 KJV - "A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;"

Hebrews 10:24 KJV - "And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:"

3 John 1:11 KJV - "Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God."

Imploration

1 Timothy 2:1-3 KJV - "1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. 3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;"

1 Timothy 2:9-10 KJV - "9 In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; 10 But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works."

Titus 3:8 KJV - "This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men."

Hebrews 13:15-16 KJV - "15 By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name. 16 But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased."

James 3:13 KJV - "Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom."

1 Peter 3:11 KJV - "Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it."

Learning

Deuteronomy 30:15 KJV - "See, I have set before thee this day life and good, and death and evil;"

1 Samuel 12:23 KJV - "Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way:"

1 Kings 3:9 KJV - "Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?"

1 Kings 8:36 KJV - "Then hear thou in heaven, and forgive the sin of thy servants, and of thy people Israel, that thou teach them the good way wherein they should walk, and give rain upon thy land, which thou hast given to thy people for an inheritance."

2 Chronicles 6:27 KJV - "Then hear thou from heaven, and forgive the sin of thy servants, and of thy people Israel, when thou hast taught them the good way, wherein they should walk; and send rain upon thy land, which thou hast given unto thy people for an inheritance."

Psalm 4:6 KJV - "There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us."

Psalm 25:8 KJV - "Good and upright is the LORD: therefore will he teach sinners in the way."

Psalm 119:66 KJV - "Teach me good judgment and knowledge: for I have believed thy commandments."

Proverbs 2:1-4, 9 KJV - "1 My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; 2 So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; 3 Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; 4 If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; ... 9 Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every good path."

Proverbs 2:20 KJV - "That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous."

Proverbs 4:2 KJV - "For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law."

Ecclesiastes 7:17-18 KJV - "17 Be not over much wicked, neither be thou foolish: why shouldest thou die before thy time?" 18 It is good that thou shouldest take hold of this; yea, also from this withdraw not thine hand: for he that feareth God shall come forth of them all."

Jeremiah 6:16 KJV - "Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein."

Micah 6:8 KJV - "He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?"

Colossians 1:9-10 KJV - "9 For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; 10 That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;"

1 Timothy 6:17-18 KJV - "17 Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; 18 That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;"

2 Timothy 3:16-17 KJV - "16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works."

Titus 2:3-5 KJV - "3 The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; 5 That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, 6 To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed."

Titus 2:6-7 KJV - "Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded. In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,"

Titus 2:14 KJV - "Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works."

Titus 3:1 KJV - "Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,"

Titus 3:14 KJV - "And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful."

Hebrews 13:20-21 KJV - "20 Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, 21 Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen."

Wisdom

Job 34:4 KJV - "Let us choose to us judgment: let us know among ourselves what is good."

Psalm 37:23 KJV - "The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way."

Psalm 73:28 KJV - "But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all thy works."

Psalm 92:1 KJV - "A Psalm or Song for the sabbath day. It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High:"

Proverbs 11:23 KJV - "The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath."

Ecclesiastes 12:14 KJV - "For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil."

Matthew 5:45 KJV - "That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust."

Matthew 7:17-18 KJV - "17 Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. 18 A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit."

Matthew 12:33, 35 KJV - "33 Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit. … 35 A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things."

Luke 6:43, 45 KJV - "43 For a good tree bringeth not forth corrupt fruit; neither doth a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit…. 45 A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh."

2 Corinthians 9:8 KJV - "And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:"

Galatians 4:18 KJV - "But it is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing, and not only when I am present with you."

1 Timothy 1:5 KJV - "Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:"

1 Timothy 5:25 KJV - "Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid."

Hebrews 5:14 KJV - "But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil."

Hebrews 13:9 KJV - "Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein."

James 4:17 KJV - "Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin."

1 Peter 3:12-17 KJV - "12 For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil. 13 And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good? 14 But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled; 15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: 16 Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ. 17 For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing."

1 Peter 3:21 KJV - "The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:"

Implication

Deuteronomy 12:28 KJV - "Observe and hear all these words which I command thee, that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee for ever, when thou doest that which is good and right in the sight of the LORD thy God."

2 Chronicles 19:11 KJV - "And, behold, Amariah the chief priest is over you in all matters of the LORD; and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, for all the king's matters: also the Levites shall be officers before you. Deal courageously, and the LORD shall be with the good."

Psalm 125:4 KJV - "Do good, O LORD, unto those that be good, and to them that are upright in their hearts."

Proverbs 11:27 KJV - "He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him."

Proverbs 12:2 KJV - "A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn."

Proverbs 13:2 KJV - "A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence." (also Proverbs 12:14)

Proverbs 13:21 KJV - "Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed."

Proverbs 14:14 KJV - "The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself."

Proverbs 14:19 KJV - "The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous."

Proverbs 14:22 KJV - "Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good."

Matthew 5:16 KJV - "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."

Romans 2:10 KJV - "But glory, honour, and peace, to every man that worketh good, to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile:"

Ephesians 6:8 KJV - "Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free."

1 Peter 2:12 KJV - "Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation."

Affirmation

Numbers 24:13 KJV - "If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I cannot go beyond the commandment of the LORD, to do either good or bad of mine own mind; but what the LORD saith, that will I speak?"

Numbers 10:29 KJV - "And Moses said unto Hobab, the son of Raguel the Midianite, Moses' father in law, We are journeying unto the place of which the LORD said, I will give it you: come thou with us, and we will do thee good: for the LORD hath spoken good concerning Israel."

Psalm 45:1 KJV - "To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil, A Song of loves. My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer."

Jeremiah 42:6 KJV - "Whether it be good, or whether it be evil, we will obey the voice of the LORD our God, to whom we send thee; that it may be well with us, when we obey the voice of the LORD our God."

Romans 7:12-25 KJV - "12 Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good. 13 Was then that which is good made death unto me? God forbid. But sin, that it might appear sin, working death in me by that which is good; that sin by the commandment might become exceeding sinful. 14 For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin. 15 For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I. 16 If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that it is good. 17 Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me. 18 For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not. 19 For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do. 20 Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me. 21 I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me. 22 For I delight in the law of God after the inward man: 23 But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members. 24 O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death? 25 I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then with the mind I myself serve the law of God; but with the flesh the law of sin."

Hebrews 13:18 KJV - "Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly."

Testimonials

1 Samuel 29:6, 9 KJV - "6 Then Achish called David, and said unto him, Surely, as the LORD liveth, thou hast been upright, and thy going out and thy coming in with me in the host is good in my sight: for I have not found evil in thee since the day of thy coming unto me unto this day: nevertheless the lords favour thee not. ... 9 And Achish answered and said to David, I know that thou art good in my sight, as an angel of God: notwithstanding the princes of the Philistines have said, He shall not go up with us to the battle."

2 Samuel 18:27 KJV - "And the watchman said, Me thinketh the running of the foremost is like the running of Ahimaaz the son of Zadok. And the king said, He is a good man, and cometh with good tidings."

2 Chronicles 14:2 KJV - "And Asa did that which was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God:"

2 Chronicles 19:3 KJV - "Nevertheless there are good things found in thee, in that thou hast taken away the groves out of the land, and hast prepared thine heart to seek God."

2 Chronicles 31:20 KJV - "And thus did Hezekiah throughout all Judah, and wrought that which was good and right and truth before the LORD his God."

Nehemiah 6:19 KJV - "Also they reported his good deeds before me, and uttered my words to him. And Tobiah sent letters to put me in fear."

Nehemiah 13:14 KJV - "Remember me, O my God, concerning this, and wipe not out my good deeds that I have done for the house of my God, and for the offices thereof."

Isaiah 38:3 KJV - "And said, Remember now, O LORD, I beseech thee, how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight. And Hezekiah wept sore."

Jeremiah 24:1-5 KJV - "1 The LORD shewed me, and, behold, two baskets of figs were set before the temple of the LORD, after that Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon had carried away captive Jeconiah the son of Jehoiakim king of Judah, and the princes of Judah, with the carpenters and smiths, from Jerusalem, and had brought them to Babylon. 2 One basket had very good figs, even like the figs that are first ripe: and the other basket had very naughty figs, which could not be eaten, they were so bad. 3 Then said the LORD unto me, What seest thou, Jeremiah? And I said, Figs; the good figs, very good; and the evil, very evil, that cannot be eaten, they are so evil. 4 Again the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, 5 Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel; Like these good figs, so will I acknowledge them that are carried away captive of Judah, whom I have sent out of this place into the land of the Chaldeans for their good."

Luke 10:42 KJV - "But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her."

Luke 23:50 KJV - "And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a counsellor; and he was a good man, and a just:"

John 7:12 KJV - "And there was much murmuring among the people concerning him: for some said, He is a good man: others said, Nay; but he deceiveth the people."

Acts 11:24 KJV - "For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord."

Acts 23:1 KJV - "And Paul, earnestly beholding the council, said, Men and brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day."

Romans 15:14 KJV - "And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another."

Philippians 1:15 KJV - "Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:"

1 Timothy 5:9-10 KJV - "9 Let not a widow be taken into the number under threescore years old, having been the wife of one man, 10 Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints' feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work."

Prophetic

Isaiah 7:15 KJV - "Butter and honey shall he eat, that he may know to refuse the evil, and choose the good."

Isaiah 7:16 KJV - "For before the child shall know to refuse the evil, and choose the good, the land that thou abhorrest shall be forsaken of both her kings."

Matthew 22:10 KJV - "So those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found, both bad and good: and the wedding was furnished with guests."

John 5:29 KJV - "And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation."

2 Corinthians 5:10 KJV - "For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad."

Goodness

Wisdom​

Galatians 5:22 KJV - "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,"

Ephesians 5:9 KJV - "(For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)"

Coterie

2 Chronicles 6:41 KJV - "Now therefore arise, O LORD God, into thy resting place, thou, and the ark of thy strength: let thy priests, O LORD God, be clothed with salvation, and let thy saints rejoice in goodness."

Gracious

Implication​

Proverbs 11:16 KJV - "A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches."

Holdeth / Shutteth

Holdeth / Shutteth

Wisdom

Proverbs 17:28 KJV - "Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding."

Joy

Wisdom

Proverbs 15:23 KJV — "A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!"

Proverbs 21:15 KJV — "It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity."

Galatians 5:22 KJV — "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,"

Coterie

Philippians 2:18 KJV — "For the same cause also do ye joy, and rejoice with me."