In the eyes of God, behavior that dishonors others or disregards authority is considered unacceptable. The Psalms encourage believers to wait on the Lord and be of good courage, avoiding actions that might bring shame or reproach. The New Testament letters, such as Titus and 1 Timothy, provide guidance for living a respectful and orderly life, with Titus 2:5 and 1 Timothy 3:2 emphasizing the importance of self-control and dignity. Additionally, Matthew 6:13 and Philippians 4:8 remind believers to focus on what is good and noble, avoiding anything that might lead to sinful or disrespectful behavior.
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Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!
to be self-controlled, pure, managers of their households, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be discredited.
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.
An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,
See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, which are based on human tradition and the spiritual forces of the world rather than on Christ.