Christian Conduct
92 passages listed in Nave’s Topical Bible and Torrey’s New Topical Textbook. Verse text: Berean Standard Bible; links open in your translation.
48 sections
- Abounding in the Work of the Lord
- Abstaining from all Appearance of Evil
- Adorning the Gospel
- Being Contented
- Being Liberal to Others
- Believing God
- Believing in Christ
- Blessedness of Maintaining
- Controlling the Body
- Doing As we Would be Done By
- Fearing God
- Following After That Which is Good
- Following God
- Following the Example of Christ
- Forgiving Injuries
- Fulfilling Domestic Duties
- Hating Defilement
- Honoring Others
- Living Peaceably with All
- Living: Soberly, Righteously, and Godly
- Living: To Christ
- Living: To Righteousness
- Loving Christ
- Loving God
- Loving One Another
- Obeying Christ
- Obeying God
- Overcoming the World
- Perfecting Holiness
- Putting Away all Sin
- Rejoicing in Christ
- Rejoicing in God
- Showing a Good Example
- Shunning the Wicked
- Striving for the Faith
- Subduing the Temper
- Submitting to Authorities
- Submitting to Injuries
- Sympathising with Others
- Visiting the Afflicted
- Walking in Newness of Life
- Walking in the Spirit
- Walking: After the Spirit
- Walking: As Children of Light
- Walking: Honestly
- Walking: Worthy of God
- Walking: Worthy of the Lord
- Walking: Worthy of Vocation
Abounding in the Work of the Lord
- 1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
- 2 Corinthians 8:7 But just as you excel in everything — in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness, and in the love we inspired in you — see that you also excel in this grace of giving.
- 1 Thessalonians 4:1 Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have received from us. This is how you already live, so you should do so all the more.
Abstaining from all Appearance of Evil
- 1 Thessalonians 5:22 Abstain from every form of evil.
Adorning the Gospel
- Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
- Titus 2:10 not stealing from them, but showing all good faith, so that in every respect they will adorn the teaching about God our Savior.
Being Contented
- Philippians 4:11 I am not saying this out of need, for I have learned to be content regardless of my circumstances.
- Hebrews 13:5 Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.”
Being Liberal to Others
- Acts 20:35 In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”
- Romans 12:13 Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.
Believing God
- Mark 11:22 “Have faith in God,” Jesus said to them.
- John 14:11–12 Believe Me that I am in the Father and the Father is in Me — or at least believe on account of the works themselves. …
Believing in Christ
- John 6:29 Jesus replied, “The work of God is this: to believe in the One He has sent.”
- 1 John 3:23 And this is His commandment: that we should believe in the name of His Son, Jesus Christ, and we should love one another just as He commanded us.
Blessedness of Maintaining
- Psalm 1:1–3 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers. …
- Psalm 19:9–11 The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous. …
- Psalm 50:23 He who sacrifices a thank offering honors Me, and to him who rightly orders his way, I will show the salvation of God.”
- Matthew 5:3–12 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. …
- John 15:10 If you keep My commandments, you will remain in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and remain in His love.
- John 7:17 If anyone desires to do His will, he will know whether My teaching is from God or whether I speak on My own.
Controlling the Body
- 1 Corinthians 9:27 No, I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.
- Colossians 3:5 Put to death, therefore, the components of your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed, which is idolatry.
Doing As we Would be Done By
- Matthew 7:12 In everything, then, do to others as you would have them do to you. For this is the essence of the Law and the Prophets.
- Luke 6:31 Do to others as you would have them do to you.
Fearing God
- Ecclesiastes 12:13 When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: Fear God and keep His commandments, because this is the whole duty of man.
- 1 Peter 2:17 Treat everyone with high regard: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.
Following After That Which is Good
- Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable — if anything is excellent or praiseworthy — think on these things.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:15 Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.
- 1 Timothy 6:11 But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.
Following God
- Ephesians 5:1 Be imitators of God, therefore, as beloved children,
- 1 Peter 1:15–16 But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do, …
Following the Example of Christ
- John 13:15 I have set you an example so that you should do as I have done for you.
- 1 Peter 2:21–24 For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps: …
Forgiving Injuries
- Matthew 6:14 For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.
- Romans 12:20 On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.”
Fulfilling Domestic Duties
- Ephesians 6:1–8 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. …
- 1 Peter 3:1–7 Wives, in the same way, submit yourselves to your husbands, so that even if they refuse to believe the word, they will be won over without words by the behavior of their wives …
Hating Defilement
- Jude 23 save others by snatching them from the fire; and to still others show mercy tempered with fear, hating even the clothing stained by the flesh.
Honoring Others
- Psalm 15:4 who despises the vile but honors those who fear the LORD, who does not revise a costly oath,
- Romans 12:10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.
Living Peaceably with All
- Romans 12:18 If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.
- Hebrews 12:14 Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.
Living: Soberly, Righteously, and Godly
- Titus 2:12 It instructs us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live sensible, upright, and godly lives in the present age,
Living: To Christ
- Romans 14:8 If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.
- 2 Corinthians 5:15 And He died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died for them and was raised again.
Living: To Righteousness
- Micah 6:8 He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?
- Romans 6:18 You have been set free from sin and have become slaves to righteousness.
- 1 Peter 2:24 He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. “By His stripes you are healed.”
Loving Christ
- John 21:15 When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus replied, “Feed My lambs.”
- 1 Peter 1:7–8 so that the proven character of your faith — more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire — may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. …
Loving God
- Deuteronomy 6:5 And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.
- Matthew 22:37 Jesus declared, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’
Loving One Another
- John 15:12 This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.
- Romans 12:10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.
- 1 Corinthians 13:1–13 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a ringing gong or a clanging cymbal. …
- Ephesians 5:2 and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God.
- Hebrews 13:1 Continue in brotherly love.
Obeying Christ
- John 14:21 Whoever has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me. The one who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and reveal Myself to him.”
- John 15:14 You are My friends if you do what I command you.
Obeying God
- Luke 1:6 Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and decrees of the Lord.
- 1 John 5:3 For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome,
Overcoming the World
- 1 John 5:4–5 because everyone born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world: our faith. …
Perfecting Holiness
- Matthew 5:48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
- 2 Corinthians 7:1 Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
- 2 Timothy 3:17 so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.
Putting Away all Sin
- 1 Corinthians 5:7 Get rid of the old leaven, that you may be a new unleavened batch, as you really are. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed.
- Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us.
Rejoicing in Christ
- Philippians 3:1 Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you.
- Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
Rejoicing in God
- Psalm 33:1 Rejoice in the LORD, O righteous ones; it is fitting for the upright to praise Him.
- Habakkuk 3:18 yet I will exult in the LORD; I will rejoice in the God of my salvation!
Showing a Good Example
- 1 Timothy 4:12 Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
- 1 Peter 2:12 Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.
- Titus 2:7 In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,
Shunning the Wicked
- Psalm 1:1 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:6 Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who leads an undisciplined life that is not in keeping with the tradition you received from us.
Striving for the Faith
- Philippians 1:27 Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending together as one for the …
- Jude 3 Beloved, although I made every effort to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt it necessary to write and urge you to contend earnestly for the faith entrusted once for all to the saints.
Subduing the Temper
- Ephesians 4:26 “Be angry, yet do not sin.” Do not let the sun set upon your anger,
- James 1:19 My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
Submitting to Authorities
- Romans 13:1–7 Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. …
Submitting to Injuries
- Matthew 5:39–41 But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also; …
- 1 Corinthians 6:7 The very fact that you have lawsuits among you means that you are thoroughly defeated already. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be cheated?
Sympathising with Others
- Galatians 6:2 Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:14 And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.
Visiting the Afflicted
- Matthew 25:36 I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’
- James 1:27 Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.
Walking in Newness of Life
- Romans 6:4 We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may walk in newness of life.
Walking in the Spirit
- Galatians 5:25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us walk in step with the Spirit.
Walking: After the Spirit
- Romans 8:1 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
Walking: As Children of Light
- Ephesians 5:8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light,
Walking: Honestly
- 1 Thessalonians 4:12 Then you will behave properly toward outsiders, without being dependent on anyone.
Walking: Worthy of God
- 1 Thessalonians 2:12 encouraging you, comforting you, and urging you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.
Walking: Worthy of the Lord
- Colossians 1:10 so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,
Walking: Worthy of Vocation
- Ephesians 4:1 As a prisoner in the Lord, then, I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received:
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Topics: Nave’s Topical Bible (1896) and Torrey’s New Topical Textbook (1897), public domain, via the Berean Bible topical index.