Bible verses about "influence" | Etheridge

¹⁵ But sanctify in your hearts the Lord Meshiha. AND be prepared to make defence to every one who shall seek of you speech concerning the hope of the faith, with meekness and with seriousness, ¹⁶ FOR all scripture which from the Spirit is written, is profitable for doctrine, and for rebuke, and for correction, and for instruction [Or, discipline.] which is in righteousness: ¹⁷ that the man of God may be perfect unto every good work, and completed.

⁷ Well did you run; who hath impeded you, that to the truth you should not be in obedience? ⁸ Your persuasion is not from him who called you. ⁹ A little leaven the whole mass leaveneth.

¹⁶ while you have a good conscience; that as they speak against you as against evil men, they may be made ashamed who have traduced your good conversations in the Meshiha.

¹² And let your conversation be good before all men; and they who speak against you malicious words shall see your good deeds, and shall glorify Aloha in the day of the probation.

¹³ You are the salt of the earth: but if it happen that salt become tasteless, with what shall it be seasoned? It goeth for nothing but to be thrown without and trodden down by men. ¹⁴ You are the light of the world: It is not possible that a city which is built upon a hill can be hidden. ¹⁵ Nor do they kindle a lamp and place it beneath a measure, but on a candlestick, and it enlighteneth all who are in the house. ¹⁶ So let your light shine before the sons of men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

³³ Mistake not; for evil narrations corrupt well-disposed [Reyonee basimee.] minds.