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What does the Bible say about christian lifestyles?

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The Bible calls Christians to a Christ-centered life of holy love, renewed thinking, faithful relationships, gracious speech, prayer, and Spirit-produced character. Romans 12:1-3 urges believers to offer themselves to God and resist conformity to the world. Galatians 5:22-23 describes the fruit the Holy Spirit grows in them, while Ephesians 4:29 commands words that build others up. Psalm 1:1-2 commends delight in God’s law rather than ungodly counsel. Believers are to honor marriage commitments, pursue wise spiritual fellowship, pray for all people, and set a godly example in conduct and purity. Above all, John 14:1 anchors this life in trusting Christ.

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  • Ephesians 4:29

    Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for building up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear.

  • 1 Timothy 4:12

    Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.

  • Psalms 1:1-2

    [1] Blessed is the man who doesn't walk in the counsel of the wicked, Nor stand in the way of sinners, Nor sit in the seat of scoffers; [2] But his delight is in Yahweh's law; On his law he meditates day and night.

  • 2 Corinthians 6:14

    Don't be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what communion has light with darkness?

  • 1 Corinthians 7:10-11

    [10] But to the married I command--not I, but the Lord--that the wife not leave her husband [11] (but if she departs, let her remain unmarried, or else be reconciled to her husband), and that the husband not leave his wife.

  • Galatians 5:22-23

    [22] But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, [23] gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

  • Romans 12:1-3

    [1] Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service. [2] Don't be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God. [3] For I say, through the grace that was given me, to every man who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think reasonably, as God has apportioned to each person a measure of faith.

  • 1 Timothy 2:1-4

    [1] I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks, be made for all men: [2] for kings and all who are in high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence. [3] For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior; [4] who desires all people to be saved and come to full knowledge of the truth.

  • John 14:1

    "Don't let your heart be troubled. Believe in God. Believe also in me.

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