Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. The ethical keys to godly behavior are given here: love and faithfulness. The person who lives a loving and faithful life will be honored by God and people. The word translated love is one of the key words in all the Old Testament. It is a rich word and can also be translated “kindness” (as it is in Jeremiah 9:24). This concept of showing love to others is central to godly behavior. To behave like God is not to be mean-spirited,
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