Ephesians 5:11

God's Word

Have nothing to do with the useless works that darkness produces. Instead, expose them for what they are.

Cross References

Genesis 20:16

He said to Sarah, “Don’t forget, I’ve given your brother 25 pounds of silver. This is to silence any criticism against you from everyone with you. You’re completely cleared.”

Psalm 141:5

A righteous person may strike me or correct me out of kindness. It is like lotion for my head. My head will not refuse it, because my prayer is directed against evil deeds.

Proverbs 1:10

My son, if sinners lure you, do not go along.

Proverbs 1:31

They will eat the fruit of their lifestyle. They will be stuffed with their own schemes.

Proverbs 13:18

Poverty and shame come to a person who ignores discipline, but whoever pays attention to constructive criticism will be honored.

Proverbs 15:12

A mocker does not appreciate a warning. He will not go to wise people.

Proverbs 19:25

Strike a mocker, and a gullible person may learn a lesson. Warn an understanding person, and he will gain more knowledge.

Proverbs 25:12

⌞Like⌟ a gold ring and a fine gold ornament, ⌞so⌟ is constructive criticism to the ear of one who listens.

Proverbs 28:4

Those who abandon ⌞God’s⌟ teachings praise wicked people, but those who follow ⌞God’s⌟ teachings oppose wicked people.

Proverbs 29:1

A person who will not bend after many warnings will suddenly be broken beyond repair.

Isaiah 29:21

those who make people sin with words, those who lay traps for judges, those who, without any reason, deny justice to people who are in the right.

Jeremiah 15:17

I didn’t keep company with those who laugh and have fun. I sat alone because your hand was on me. You filled me with outrage.

Leviticus 19:17

“Never hate another Israelite. Be sure to correct your neighbor so that you will not be guilty of sinning along with him.

Matthew 18:15

“If a believer does something wrong, go, confront him when the two of you are alone. If he listens to you, you have won back that believer.

Luke 3:19

John spoke out against the ruler Herod because Herod had married his own sister-in-law, Herodias. He also spoke out against Herod for all the evil things he had done.

Acts 26:18

You will open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light and from Satan’s control to God’s. Then they will receive forgiveness for their sins and a share among God’s people who are made holy by believing in me.’

Romans 13:12

The night is almost over, and the day is near. So we should get rid of the things that belong to the dark and take up the weapons that belong to the light.

Romans 16:17

Brothers and sisters, I urge you to watch out for those people who create divisions and who make others fall away ⌞from the Christian faith⌟ by teaching doctrine that is not the same as you have learned. Stay away from them.

Romans 6:21

What did you gain by doing those things? You’re ashamed of what you used to do because it ended in death.

Galatians 6:8

If you plant in ⌞the soil of⌟ your corrupt nature, you will harvest destruction. But if you plant in ⌞the soil of⌟ your spiritual nature, you will harvest everlasting life.

Ephesians 4:22

You were taught to change the way you were living. The person you used to be will ruin you through desires that deceive you.

Ephesians 5:12

It is shameful to talk about what some people do in secret.

Ephesians 5:7

Don’t be partners with them.

Colossians 1:12

You will also thank the Father, who has made you able to share the light, which is what God’s people inherit.

1 Thessalonians 5:7

People who sleep, sleep at night; people who get drunk, get drunk at night.

2 Thessalonians 3:14

It may be that some people will not listen to what we say in this letter. Take note of them and don’t associate with them so that they will feel ashamed.

2 Thessalonians 3:6

Brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ we order you not to associate with any believer who doesn’t live a disciplined life and doesn’t follow the tradition you received from us.

1 Timothy 5:20

Reprimand those leaders who sin. Do it in front of everyone so that the other leaders will also be afraid.

1 Timothy 5:22

Don’t be in a hurry to place your hands on anyone ⌞to ordain him⌟. Don’t participate in the sins of others. Keep yourself morally pure.

1 Timothy 6:5

and conflict between people whose corrupt minds have been robbed of the truth. They think that a godly life is a way to make a profit.

2 Timothy 3:5

They will appear to have a godly life, but they will not let its power change them. Stay away from such people.

2 Timothy 4:2

Be ready to spread the word whether or not the time is right. Point out errors, warn people, and encourage them. Be very patient when you teach.

Titus 2:15

Tell these things to the believers. Encourage and correct them, using your full authority. Don’t let anyone ignore you.

Revelation 18:4

I heard another voice from heaven saying, “Come out of Babylon, my people, so that you do not participate in her sins and suffer from any of her plagues.