Bible verses about "influence" | BBE

¹⁷ He who takes note of teaching is a way of life, but he who gives up training is a cause of error.

⁹ Give teaching to a wise man, and he will become wiser; give training to an upright man, and his learning will be increased.

¹⁵ But give honour to Christ in your hearts as your Lord; and be ready at any time when you are questioned about the hope which is in you, to give an answer in the fear of the Lord and without pride; ¹⁶ Every holy Writing which comes from God is of profit for teaching, for training, for guiding, for education in righteousness: ¹⁷ So that the man of God may be complete, trained and made ready for every good work.

⁷ You were going on well; who was the cause of your not giving ear to what is true? ⁸ This ready belief did not come from him who had made you his. ⁹ A little leaven makes a change in all the mass.

¹⁶ Being conscious that you have done no wrong; so that those who say evil things about your good way of life as Christians may be put to shame.

¹² Being of good behaviour among the Gentiles; so that though they say now that you are evil-doers, they may see your good works and give glory to God when he comes to be their judge.

²⁰ Go with wise men and be wise: but he who keeps company with the foolish will be broken.

¹⁷ Iron makes iron sharp; so a man makes sharp his friend.

¹³ You are the salt of the earth; but if its taste goes from the salt, how will you make it salt again? it is then good for nothing but to be put out and crushed under foot by men. ¹⁴ You are the light of the world. A town put on a hill may be seen by all. ¹⁵ And a burning light is not put under a vessel, but on its table; so that its rays may be shining on all who are in the house. ¹⁶ Even so let your light be shining before men, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.

³³ Do not be tricked by false words: evil company does damage to good behaviour.