influence
What does the Bible say about influence? These are the passages readers found most helpful — tap any citation to read it in context.
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33Do not be led astray. Evil communication corrupts good morals.
17Iron sharpens iron, and a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.
13You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its saltiness, with what will it be salted? It is no longer useful at all, except to be cast out and trampled under by men. 14You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden. 15And they do not light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, so that it may shine to all who are in the house. 16So then, let your light shine in the sight of men, so that they may see your good works, and may glorify your Father, who is in heaven.
20Whoever keeps step with the wise shall be wise. A friend of the foolish will become like them.
7You have run well. So what has impeded you, that you would not obey the truth? 8This kind of influence is not from him who is calling you. 9A little leaven corrupts the whole mass.
16But do so with meekness and fear, having a good conscience, so that, in whatever matter they may slander you, they shall be confounded, since they falsely accuse your good behavior in Christ.
12Keep your behavior among the Gentiles to what is good, so that, when they slander you as if you were evildoers, they may, by the good works that are seen in you, glorify God on the day of visitation.
13You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its saltiness, with what will it be salted? It is no longer useful at all, except to be cast out and trampled under by men.
15But sanctify Christ the Lord in your hearts, being always ready to give an explanation to all who ask you the reason for that hope which is in you.
9Present an opportunity to the wise, and wisdom shall be added to him. Teach the just, and he will hurry to receive it.