No one's behavior is entirely his or her own business. Even slight departures from health have their unseen eventual consequences. In our day of prized individuality and "it's nobody's business but mine" attitude, we trip each other up in more ways than we recognize. But when I set my mood tuned to joy, I create far-reaching results in health that I may never see.
—Lloyd H. Ahlem, "The Covenant Companion" (Dec. 1985). Christianity Today, Vol. 30, no. 2. Elesha Hodge, comp., Today's Best Illustrations – Volumes 1-4, (Carol Stream, IL: Christianity Today, 1997), WORDsearch CROSS e-book, Under: "CONDUCT".
Philippians 1:27 (HCSB) Just one thing: Live your life in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or am absent, I will hear about you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind, working side by side for the faith ⌊that comes from⌋ the gospel.
1 John 2:10 (ESV) Whoever loves his brother abides in the light, and in him there is no cause for stumbling.
1 Corinthians 10:23-24 (NRSV) 23 "All things are lawful," but not all things are beneficial. "All things are lawful," but not all things build up. 24 Do not seek your own advantage, but that of the other.
