Reject every kind of evil.
Synonyms for Evil: wicked, bad, wrong, wrongful, immoral, sinful, ungodly, unholy, foul, vile, base, ignoble, dishonorable – US, dishonourable – UK, and corrupt
Genesis 2:9 (NIV)
The Lord God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground—trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for food. In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.
Genesis 2:17 (NIV)
but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat from it you will certainly die.”
Genesis 3:5 (NIV)
“For God knows that when you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.”
Genesis 3:22 (NIV)
And the Lord God said, “The man has now become like one of us, knowing good and evil. He must not be allowed to reach out his hand and take also from the tree of life and eat, and live forever.”
Genesis 8:20-21 (NIV)
Then Noah built an altar to the Lord and, taking some of all the clean animals and clean birds, he sacrificed burnt offerings on it. 21. The Lord smelled the pleasing aroma and said in his heart: “Never again will I curse the ground because of humans, even though every inclination of the human heart is evil from childhood. And never again will I destroy all living creatures, as I have done.
Psalm 23:4 (NIV)
Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
Psalm 34:13 (NIV)
keep your tongue from evil and your lips from telling lies.
Psalm 34:14 (NIV)
Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.
Psalm 34:16 (NIV)
but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil, to blot out their name from the earth.
Psalm 37:1 (NIV)
Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong;
Psalm 37:8 (NIV)
Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil.
Psalm 37:9 (NIV)
For those who are evil will be destroyed, but those who hope in the Lord will inherit the land.
Psalm 112:7 (NIV)
They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord .
Psalm 140:1 (NIV)
Rescue me, Lord, from evildoers; protect me from the violent,
Psalm 141:4 (NIV)
Do not let my heart be drawn to what is evil so that I take part in wicked deeds along with those who are evildoers; do not let me eat their delicacies.
Proverbs 22:3 (NIV)
The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.
Proverbs 24:1 (NIV)
Do not envy the wicked, do not desire their company;
Proverbs 24:8. (NIV)
Whoever plots evil will be known as a schemer.
Proverbs 29:6 (NIV)
Evildoers are snared by their own sin, but the righteous shout for joy and are glad.
Romans 2:9 (NIV)
There will be trouble and distress for every human being who does evil: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile;
Romans 12:17 (NIV)
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.
Galatians 1:3-4 (NIV)
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, 4. who gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father,
Ephesians 6:11-13 (NIV)
Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.
2 Thessalonians 3:3 (NIV)
But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.
2 Timothy 3:13 (NIV)
while evildoers and impostors will go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived.
Titus 2:7-8 (NIV)
In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness 8. and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us.
James 4:11 (NIV)
Brothers and sisters, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against a brother or sister or judges them speaks against the law and judges it. When you judge the law, you are not keeping it, but sitting in judgment on it.
1 Peter 4:15 (NIV)
If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler.
2 Peter 2:10 (NIV)
This is especially true of those who follow the corrupt desire of the flesh and despise authority. Bold and arrogant, they are not afraid to heap abuse on celestial beings;
3 John 1:11 (NIV)
Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil but what is good. Anyone who does what is good is from God. Anyone who does what is evil has not seen God.
Jude 1:10 (NIV)
Yet these people slander whatever they do not understand, and the very things they do understand by instinct—as irrational animals do—will destroy them.
Revelation 2:2 (NIV)
I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked people, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false.
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