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45 Biblical Values of RIGHT living

Jan Oosthuizen

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45 Biblical Values of RIGHT living
  1. Be accurate – “Let your yes be yes, and your no be no” (Matthew 5:37)
  2. Be agile and flexible – “I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some” (1 Corinthians 9:22)
  3. Be an ambassador – “We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us” (2 Corinthians 5:20)
  4. Be audacious – “The righteous are as bold as a lion” (Proverbs 28:1)
  5. Be authentic – “Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good” (Romans 12:9)
  6. Be bold – “The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion” (Proverbs 28:1)
  7. Be compassionate – “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you” (Ephesians 4:32)
  8. Be consistent – “Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:16)
  9. Be courageous – “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go” (Joshua 1:9)
  10. Be creative – “He has filled them with skill to do all kinds of work as engravers, designers, embroiderers in blue, purple and scarlet yarn and fine linen, and weavers—all of them skilled workers and designers” (Exodus 35:35)
  11. Be discerning – “Test everything; hold fast what is good” (1 Thessalonians 5:21)
  12. Be an example – “Set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity” (1 Timothy 4:12)
  13. Be excellent – “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters” (Colossians 3:23)
  14. Be fair – “Do not pervert justice; do not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the great, but judge your neighbor fairly” (Leviticus 19:15)
  15. Be faithful – “Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!” (Matthew 25:23)
  16. Be forgiving – “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you” (Colossians 3:13)
  17. Be focussed “Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you. Ponder the path of your feet; then all your ways will be sure.” (Proverbs 4:25-26)
  18. Be generous – “Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed” (Proverbs 19:17)
  19. Be glad – “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24)
  20. Be holy – “But as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, ‘You shall be holy, for I am holy.'” (1 Peter 1:15-16)
  21. Be honest – “Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body” (Ephesians 4:25)
  22. Be humble – “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you” (James 4:10)
  23. Be industrious – “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might” (Ecclesiastes 9:10)
  24. Be intelligent – “The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, for the ears of the wise seek it out” (Proverbs 18:15)
  25. Be innocent – “be wise in what is good, and simple concerning evil.” (Rom 16:19)
  26. Be impartial – “My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, (James 2:1-4)
  27. Be joyful – “Rejoice always” (1 Thessalonians 5:16)
  28. Belong – “So in Christ, we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.” (Romans 12:5)
  29. Be kind – “Be kind and compassionate to one another” (Ephesians 4:32)
  30. Be mindful – “Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things” (Colossians 3:2)
  31. Be noble – “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things” (Philippians 4:8)
  32. Be obedient – “If you love me, keep my commands” (John 14:15)
  33. Be patient – “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love” (Ephesians 4:2)
  34. Be a peacemaker – “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God” (Matthew 5:9)
  35. Be persistent – “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up” (Galatians 6:9)
  36. Be prayerful – “Pray without ceasing.” (1 Thessalonians 5:17)
  37. Be present – “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” (Matthew 6:34)
  38. Be responsible – “For we are each responsible for our own conduct” (Galatians 6:5)
  39. Be self-controlled – “For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say ‘No’ to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age” (Titus 2:11-12)
  40. Be a servant – “Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant” (Matthew 20:26)
  41. Be shrewd – “I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves” (Matthew 10:16)
  42. Be sincere – “Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good” (Romans 12:9)
  43. Be skillful – “Do you see someone skilled in their work? They will serve before kings; they will not serve before officials of low rank” (Proverbs 22:29)
  44. Be thankful – “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus” (1 Thessalonians 5:18)
  45. Be wise – “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding” (Proverbs 9:10)