Ephesians 4:25
²⁵Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body.

II Corinthians 4:1, 2

Treasures in Jars of Clay

¹Therefore, since through God's mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart. ²Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.

1 Thessalonians 4:11, 12
¹¹Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, just as we told you, ¹²so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.

Hebrews 13:18
¹⁸Pray for us. We are sure that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.

Psalm 25:21
²¹ May integrity and uprightness protect me,
because my hope is in you.

Proverbs 20:7
⁷ The righteous man leads a blameless life;
blessed are his children after him.

1 Peter 3:15-17
¹⁵But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, ¹⁶keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander. ¹⁷It is better, if it is God's will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.

Proverbs 11:1
¹ The LORD abhors dishonest scales,
but accurate weights are his delight.

Proverbs 12:22
²² The LORD detests lying lips,
but he delights in men who are truthful.

Proverbs 16:11
¹¹ Honest scales and balances are from the LORD ;
all the weights in the bag are of his making.

Deuteronomy 25:13-16
¹³ Do not have two differing weights in your bag-one heavy, one light. ¹⁴ Do not have two differing measures in your house-one large, one small. ¹⁵ You must have accurate and honest weights and measures, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you. ¹⁶ For the LORD your God detests anyone who does these things, anyone who deals dishonestly.

Philippians 4:8, 9
⁸Finally, brothers, 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. ⁹Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me--put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

2 Corinthians 7:1, 2
¹Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.

Paul's Joy

²Make room for us in your hearts. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have exploited no one.

1 Peter 2:12
¹²Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.

Exodus 20:15-17
¹⁵ "You shall not steal.
¹⁶ "You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.
¹⁷ "You shall not covet your neighbor's house. You shall not covet your neighbor's wife, or his manservant or maidservant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor."

Mark 10:19
¹⁹You know the commandments: 'Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not give false testimony, do not defraud, honor your father and mother.' "

Luke 3:12-14
¹²Tax collectors also came to be baptized. "Teacher," they asked, "what should we do?"
¹³"Don't collect any more than you are required to," he told
¹⁴them. Then some soldiers asked him, "And what should we do?"
He replied, "Don't extort money and don't accuse people falsely--be content with your pay."

Ephesians 4:28
²⁸He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with his own hands, that he may have something to share with those in need.

Proverbs 3:3, 4
³ Let love and faithfulness never leave you;
bind them around your neck,
write them on the tablet of your heart.
⁴ Then you will win favor and a good name
in the sight of God and man.

Proverbs 11:13
¹³ A gossip betrays a confidence,
but a trustworthy man keeps a secret.

John 4:16-18

¹⁶He told her, "Go, call your husband and come back."
¹⁷"I have no husband," she replied.
¹⁸Jesus said to her, "You are right when you say you have no husband. The fact is, you have had five husbands, and the man you now have is not your husband. What you have just said is quite true."

Leviticus 19:11
¹¹ " 'Do not steal.
" 'Do not lie.
" 'Do not deceive one another.

Leviticus 19:16
¹⁶ " 'Do not go about spreading slander among your people.
" 'Do not do anything that endangers your neighbor's life. I am the LORD .

Proverbs 6:16-19
¹⁶ There are six things the LORD hates,
seven that are detestable to him:
¹⁷ haughty eyes,
a lying tongue,
hands that shed innocent blood,
¹⁸ a heart that devises wicked schemes,
feet that are quick to rush into evil,
¹⁹ a false witness who pours out lies
and a man who stirs up dissension among brothers.

Proverbs 12:17-19
¹⁷ A truthful witness gives honest testimony,
but a false witness tells lies.
¹⁸ Reckless words pierce like a sword,
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
¹⁹ Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.

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