ii corinthians 7:10-11 niv

Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death. See what this godly sorrow has produced in you: what earnestness, what eagerness to clear yourselves, what indignation, what alarm, what longing, what concern, what readiness to see justice done. At every point you have proved yourselves to be innocent in this matter.

hebrews 12:16-17 niv

See that no one is sexually immoral, or is godless like Esau, who for a single meal sold his inheritance rights as the oldest son. Afterward, as you know, when he wanted to inherit this blessing, he was rejected. Even though he sought the blessing with tears, he could not change what he had done.

genesis 3:10 esv

And he said, "I heard the sound of You in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked, and I hid myself."

john 3:19-21 esv

And this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil. For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed. But whoever does what is true comes to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that his works have been carried out in God."

galatians 1:10 esv

For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.

proverbs 29:25 esv

The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe.

i corinthians 10:24, 31-11:1 niv

No one should seek their own good, but the good of others.

So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God—even as I try to please everyone in every way. For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved. Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.

matthew 12:34 niv

You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.

matthew 15:19 esv

For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false witness, slander.

joel 2:13 csb

Tear your hearts, not just your clothes, and return to the LORD your God. For He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, abounding in faithful love, and He relents from sending disaster.

ephesians 4:15 nlt

Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, Who is the head of His body, the church.

psalm 51:6 nas

Behold, You desire truth in the innermost being, And in the hidden part You will make me know wisdom.

job 13:20 nkjv

Only two things do not do to me, Then I will not hide myself from You:

luke 17:4 esv

and if he sins against you seven times in the day, and turns to you seven times, saying, ‘I repent,’ you must forgive him."

ii corinthians 6:11-13 niv

We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians, and opened wide our hearts to you. We are not withholding our affection from you, but you are withholding yours from us. As a fair exchange—I speak as to my children—open wide your hearts also.

ii corinthians 7:12 niv

So even though I wrote to you, it was neither on account of the one who did the wrong nor on account of the injured party, but rather that before God you could see for yourselves how devoted to us you are.

matthew 5:23-24 esv

So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.

ephesians 4:3 niv

Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.

ii corinthians 7:8 nlt

I am not sorry that I sent that severe letter to you, though I was sorry at first, for I know it was painful to you for a little while.

proverbs 14:9 niv

Fools mock at making amends for sin, but goodwill is found among the upright.

proverbs 30:20 esv

This is the way of an adulteress: she eats and wipes her mouth and says, "I have done no wrong."

colossians 3:5 esv

Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.

i samuel 12:3 nlt

Now testify against me in the presence of the LORD and before his anointed one. Whose ox or donkey have I stolen? Have I ever cheated any of you? Have I ever oppressed you? Have I ever taken a bribe and perverted justice? Tell me and I will make right whatever I have done wrong."

job 34:31-33 niv

"Suppose someone says to God, ‘I am guilty but will offend no more. Teach me what I cannot see; if I have done wrong, I will not do so again.’ Should God then reward you on your terms, when you refuse to repent? You must decide, not I; so tell me what you know.

john 17:19 csb

I sanctify Myself for them, so that they also may be sanctified by the truth.

james 5:16 niv

Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.

ii corinthians 1:12 niv

Now this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in our relations with you, with integrity and godly sincerity. We have done so, relying not on worldly wisdom but on God’s grace.

isaiah 58:8 esv

Then shall your light break forth like the dawn, and your healing shall spring up speedily; your Righteousness shall go before you; the glory of the LORD shall be your rear guard.

proverbs 28:13 esv

Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.

joshua 7:19 nlt

Then Joshua said to Achan, "My son, give glory to the LORD, the God of Israel, by telling the truth. Make your confession and tell me what you have done. Don’t hide it from me."

ii corinthians 4:2 niv

Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience in the sight of God.

numbers 32:23 esv

But if you will not do so, behold, you have sinned against the LORD, and be sure your sin will find you out.

proverbs 10:9 esv

Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out.

proverbs 28:1 esv

The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion.

ii corinthians 6:11-13 niv

We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians, and opened wide our hearts to you. We are not withholding our affection from you, but you are withholding yours from us. As a fair exchange—I speak as to my children—open wide your hearts also.

hebrews 4:13 esv

And no creature is hidden from His sight, but all are naked and exposed to the eyes of Him to Whom we must give account.

genesis 2:25 esv

And the man and his wife were both naked and were not ashamed.

genesis 3:10 nas

He said, "I heard the sound of You in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; so I hid myself."

james 4:8-10 esv

Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Be wretched and mourn and weep. Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you.

psalm 38:18 niv

I confess my iniquity; I am troubled by my sin.

romans 2:28-29 esv

For no one is a Jew who is merely one outwardly, nor is circumcision outward and physical. But a Jew is one inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the letter. His praise is not from man but from God.

jeremiah 4:4 niv

Circumcise yourselves to the LORD, circumcise your hearts, you people of Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem...

i timothy 1:19 niv

holding on to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and so have suffered shipwreck with regard to the faith.

hebrews 9:14 niv

How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, Who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God!

micah 6:6-8 nlt

What can we bring to the LORD? Should we bring Him burnt offerings? Should we bow before God Most High with offerings of yearling calves? Should we offer Him thousands of rams and ten thousand rivers of olive oil? Should we sacrifice our firstborn children to pay for our sins? No, O people, the LORD has told you what is good, and this is what He requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.

psalm 51:16-17 esv

For you will not delight in sacrifice, or I would give it; you will not be pleased with a burnt offering. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, You will not despise.

job 42:3-6 niv

You asked, ‘Who is this that obscures My plans without knowledge?’ Surely I spoke of things I did not understand, things too wonderful for me to know. "You said, ‘Listen now, and I will speak; I will question you, and you shall answer Me.’ My ears had heard of You but now my eyes have seen You. Therefore I despise myself and repent in dust and ashes."

romans 12:9 nlt

Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good.

jude 23 esv

save others by snatching them out of the fire; to others show mercy with fear, hating even the garment stained by the flesh.

galatians 6:1 esv

Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted.

i corinthians 10:13 esv

No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and He will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation He will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

jeremiah 17:9 esv

The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it?

psalm 51:10 esv

Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.

psalm 86:11 niv

Teach me Your way, LORD, that I may rely on Your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear Your Name.

philippians 3:10-14 niv

I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of His resurrection and participation in His sufferings, becoming like Him in His death, and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead. Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

proverbs 16:6 nas

By lovingkindness and truth iniquity is atoned for, And by the fear of the LORD one keeps away from evil.

luke 19:8-9 niv

But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, "Look, Lord! Here and now I give half of my possessions to the poor, and if I have cheated anybody out of anything, I will pay back four times the amount." Jesus said to him, "Today salvation has come to this house, because this man, too, is a son of Abraham.

ezra 9:13 niv

"What has happened to us is a result of our evil deeds and our great guilt, and yet, our God, You have punished us less than our sins deserved and have given us a remnant like this.

luke 23:41 niv

We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong."

psalm 119:75 nlt

I know, O LORD, that Your regulations are fair; You disciplined me because I needed it.

ii corinthians 7:11 niv

See what this godly sorrow has produced in you: what earnestness, what eagerness to clear yourselves, what indignation, what alarm, what longing, what concern, what readiness to see justice done. At every point you have proved yourselves to be innocent in this matter.

james 3:14 niv

But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth.

i thessalonians 2:5 niv

You know we never used flattery, nor did we put on a mask to cover up greed—God is our witness.

i peter 5:5-7 niv

All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, "God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble." Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that He may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.

philippians 4:5-6 niv

Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

james 4:2-3 esv

You desire and do not have, so you murder. You covet and cannot obtain, so you fight and quarrel. You do not have, because you do not ask. You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions.

i john 1:7-9 esv

But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

john 3:21 csb

But anyone who lives by the truth comes to the light, so that his works may be shown to be accomplished by God.

acts 24:16 esv

So I always take pains to have a clear conscience toward both God and man.

i timothy 1:5 esv

The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.

hosea 10:12 nlt

I said, ‘Plant the good seeds of righteousness, and you will harvest a crop of love. Plow up the hard ground of your hearts, for now is the time to seek the LORD, that He may come and shower righteousness upon you.’