Rom 16:18-19, 2Cor 1:12, 8:20, 11:3, Phili 2:15, 1Th 2:10, 5:22 | ESV | STEP | For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ , but their own appetites , and by smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive .

Romans 16:18-19

18 For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but ^atheir own appetites, ^{▼▼Greek their own belly} and ^cby smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive. 19 For ^dyour obedience is known to all, so that I rejoice over you, but I want you ^eto be wise as to what is good and innocent as to what is evil.

2 Corinthians 1:12

Paul’s Change of Plans

12 For our boast is this, ^fthe testimony of our conscience, that we behaved in the world with simplicity ^{▼▼Some manuscripts holiness} and ^hgodly sincerity, ⁱnot by earthly wisdom but by the grace of God, and supremely so toward you.

2 Corinthians 8:20

20 We take this course so that no one should blame us about this generous gift that is being administered by us,

2 Corinthians 11:3

3 But I am afraid that ^jas the serpent deceived Eve by his cunning, your thoughts ^kwill be led astray from a ^lsincere and ^mpure devotion to Christ.

Philippians 2:15

15 that you may be blameless and innocent, ⁿchildren of God ^owithout blemish ^pin the midst of ^qa crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine ^ras lights in the world,

1 Thessalonians 2:10

10 You are witnesses, and ^sGod also, ^thow holy and righteous and blameless was our conduct toward you believers.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

22 Abstain from every form of evil.