Definition and Context:
In the biblical context, "behaving" refers to the conduct or manner in which an individual acts, especially in relation to moral and ethical standards as outlined in Scripture. The Bible provides numerous instructions and examples regarding how believers are to conduct themselves in various aspects of life, emphasizing virtues such as love, humility, integrity, and obedience to God's commandments.

Old Testament Insights:
The Old Testament lays the foundation for understanding proper behavior through the Law and the wisdom literature. In Deuteronomy 5:33 , it is written, "You shall walk in all the ways that the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the land that you will possess." This verse underscores the importance of obedience to God's commands as a guiding principle for behavior.

The Book of Proverbs is particularly rich in guidance on behavior. Proverbs 20:11 states, "Even a young man is known by his actions—whether his conduct is pure and upright." This highlights the significance of behavior as a reflection of one's character, regardless of age.

New Testament Teachings:
The New Testament continues to emphasize the importance of behavior, particularly in the teachings of Jesus and the apostles. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus instructs His followers on righteous living. Matthew 5:16 says, "In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." Here, behavior is linked to witness and testimony, serving as a means to glorify God.

The Apostle Paul frequently addresses behavior in his epistles. In Ephesians 4:1-2 , he writes, "As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love." Paul emphasizes virtues that should characterize Christian behavior, such as humility, gentleness, and love.

Behavior in the Church:
Behavior within the church community is a significant theme in the New Testament. In 1 Timothy 3:15 , Paul instructs Timothy on how people ought to conduct themselves in God's household, "if I am delayed, you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth." This underscores the importance of orderly and respectful behavior within the church as a reflection of its role as the pillar of truth.

Moral and Ethical Conduct:
The Bible consistently calls believers to a high standard of moral and ethical conduct. In Galatians 5:22-23 , Paul lists the fruit of the Spirit, which includes love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. These attributes are indicative of a life transformed by the Holy Spirit and are essential to Christian behavior.

Conclusion:
While the Bible provides specific instructions on behavior, it also emphasizes the transformation of the heart as the source of righteous conduct. In Romans 12:2 , Paul exhorts believers, "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God." This transformation leads to behavior that aligns with God's will and reflects His character to the world.(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Behave.7696. shaga -- to be mad
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These Things which You have Said are Read by all who Know Latin ...
... All these have erred as Origen has erred; but let them be forgiven, for I too have
erred at times, and I am now behaving myself as a penitent, and ought to be ...
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Providence
... Instead of behaving like God's ministers and God's stewards, and asking, 'How would
God our King have us rule His kingdom?' they have laboured for their own ...
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Of Evil-Speaking in General.
... admonish the people committed to his care and instruction, as of other great duties
(of yielding obedience to magistrates, of behaving themselves peaceably, of ...
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Fathers and Children'
... Some may be ready to answer to this, 'Of course John the Baptist came to warn parents
of behaving wrongly to their children, if they were careless or cruel ...
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Luke xxiii. 42, 43
... the Evidence he gave of the Truth of his Divine Mission; and having, upon this,
professed himself his Disciple, and shewn his Sincerity by behaving himself, in ...
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The True Gentleman
... look two or three chapters back, in the Epistle to the Corinthians"at the 11th and
12th chapters"you will see that these Corinthians were behaving to each ...
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How Christians Should Behave Themselves among Heathens.
... Let us be of the flock of Christ, in all righteousness, and in all holy and unblemished
conduct, behaving ourselves with uprightness and sanctity, as is right ...
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Appendix C.
... natural constitution of body and of temper, and from their external condition, may
have small temptations to behave ill, small difficulty in behaving well, in ...
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Grace
... what we mean, too, when we say that any one is gracious; that they do things gracefully,
and have a great deal of grace in their way of speaking and behaving. ...
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The First Crusade (Ad 1095-1099)
... Holy Land had fallen into the hands of the Mahometans, as I have mentioned (p 169),
these often treated the Christian pilgrims very badly, behaving cruelly to ...
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Behaving (5 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Behave. Multi-Version Concordance
Behaving (5 Occurrences). 1 Corinthians 3:3 for you are still fleshly. ...
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Behavior (20 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) Manner of behaving, whether good or bad; mode of
conducting one's self; conduct; deportment; carriage; -- used also of inanimate ...
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Wishes (37 Occurrences)
... 1 Corinthians 7:36 But if any man thinks that he is behaving inappropriately toward
his virgin, if she is past the flower of her age, and if need so requires ...
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Wants (49 Occurrences)
... 1 Corinthians 7:36 But if any man thinks that he is behaving inappropriately toward
his virgin, if she is past the flower of her age, and if need so requires ...
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Inappropriately (2 Occurrences)
... 1 Corinthians 7:36 But if any man thinks that he is behaving inappropriately toward
his virgin, if she is past the flower of her age, and if need so requires ...
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Improperly (1 Occurrence)
... 1 Corinthians 7:36 But if any man thinks that he is behaving inappropriately toward
his virgin, if she is past the flower of her age, and if need so requires ...
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Flower (33 Occurrences)
... 1 Corinthians 7:36 But if any man thinks that he is behaving inappropriately toward
his virgin, if she is past the flower of her age, and if need so requires ...
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Feels (3 Occurrences)
... 1 Corinthians 7:36 But if any man thinks that he is behaving inappropriately toward
his virgin, if she is past the flower of her age, and if need so requires ...
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Requires (21 Occurrences)
... 1 Corinthians 7:36 But if any man thinks that he is behaving inappropriately toward
his virgin, if she is past the flower of her age, and if need so requires ...
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Require (46 Occurrences)
... 1 Corinthians 7:36 But if any man thinks that he is behaving inappropriately toward
his virgin, if she is past the flower of her age, and if need so requires ...
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