What does the Bible say about character of saints?
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The Bible teaches that saints are God’s called and redeemed people, marked by humble faith, holy conduct, courage, and loyal devotion to Christ. They hear and follow the Good Shepherd, who knows them and leads them safely, as John 10:3-4 declares. Though imperfect in themselves, believers are to shine blamelessly in a crooked world (Philippians 2:15), trust the Lord rather than fear the wicked (Proverbs 28:1), and honor rightful authority (Romans 13:3). God especially receives the humble and contrite (Isaiah 57:15; Isaiah 66:2). Saints are also identified by reverence, good testimony, love for fellow believers, and perseverance with Christ, the Lamb who conquers (Acts 22:12; Revelation 17:14).
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- Attentive to Christ’s voice John 10:3; John 10:4
- Blameless and harmless Philippians 2:15
- Bold Proverbs 28:1; Romans 13:3
- Contrite Isaiah 57:15; Isaiah 66:2
- Devout Acts 8:2; Acts 22:12
- Faithful Revelation 17:14
- Fearing God Matthew 3:16; Acts 10:2
- Following Christ John 10:4; John 10:27
- Godly Psalms 4:3; 2 Peter 2:9
- Guileless John 1:47
- Holy Deuteronomy 7:6; Deuteronomy 14:2; Colossians 3:12
- Humble Psalms 34:2; 1 Peter 5:5
- Hungering after righteousness Matthew 5:6
- Just Genesis 6:9; Habakkuk 2:4; Luke 2:25
- Led by the Spirit Romans 8:14
- Liberal Isaiah 32:8; 2 Corinthians 9:13
- Loving Colossians 1:4; 1 Thessalonians 4:9
- Lowly Proverbs 16:19
- Meek Isaiah 29:19; Matthew 5:5
- Merciful Psalms 37:26; Matthew 5:7
- New Creatures 2 Corinthians 5:17; Ephesians 2:10
- Obedient Romans 16:19; 1 Peter 1:14
- Poor in spirit Psalms 51:17; Matthew 5:3
- Prudent Proverbs 16:21
- Pure in heart Matthew 5:8; 1 John 3:3
- Righteous Isaiah 60:21; Luke 1:6
- Sincere 2 Corinthians 1:12; 2 Corinthians 2:17
- Steadfast Acts 2:42; Colossians 2:5
- Taught of God Isaiah 54:13; 1 John 2:27
- True 2 Corinthians 6:8
- Undefiled Psalms 119:1
- Upright 1 Kings 3:6; Psalms 15:2
- Watchful Luke 12:37
- Zealous of good works Titus 2:14; Titus 3:8
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