# blameless #

## Definition: ##

The term "blameless" literally means "without blame." It is used to refer to a person who obeys God wholeheartedly, but it does not mean that the person is sinless.

* Abraham and Noah were considered blameless before God.
* A person who has a reputation for being "blameless" behaves in a way that honors God.
* According to one verse, a person who is blameless is "one who fears God and turns away from evil."

## Translation Suggestions: ##

* This could also be translated as, "with no fault to his character" or "completely obedient to God" or "avoiding sin" or "keeping away from evil."

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Thessalonians 02:10-12](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1th/02/10)
* [1 Thessalonians 03:11-13](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1th/03/11)
* [2 Peter 03:14-16](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/2pe/03/14)
* [Colossians 01:21-23](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/col/01/21)
* [Genesis 17:1-2](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gen/17/01)
* [Philippians 02:14-16](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/php/02/14)
* [Philippians 03:6-7](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/php/03/06)