1 Peter 2:12

Then the commissioners and satraps began seeking to find a ground of accusation against Daniel in regard to matters of the kingdom; but they were not able to find any ground of accusation or evidence of corruption, inasmuch as he was faithful, and no negligence or corruption was to be found in him.

“Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

and they will level you to the ground and your children within you, and they will not leave in you one stone upon another, because you did not recognize the time of your visitation.”

“But we desire to hear from you what you think; for concerning this sect, it is known to us that it is spoken against everywhere.”

For he who in this way serves Christ is pleasing to God and approved by men.

For no one can lay a foundation other than the one which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is dignified, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, consider these things.

having a reputation for good works; if she has brought up children, if she has shown hospitality to strangers, if she has washed the saints’ feet, if she has assisted those in affliction, if she has devoted herself to every good work.

sound in word which is irreproachable, so that the opponent will be put to shame, having nothing bad to say about us.

Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his good conduct his works in the gentleness of wisdom.

For such is the will of God that by doing good you may silence the ignorance of foolish men.

having a good conscience so that in the thing in which you are slandered, those who disparage your good conduct in Christ will be put to shame.

whoever speaks, as one speaking the oracles of God; whoever serves, as one serving by the strength which God supplies; so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the glory and might forever and ever. Amen.