46 Bible Verses about Ethics

For the upright, he stores sound judgment, a shield for those who walk uprightly,

And I tell you, make friends for yourselves by means of unrighteous wealth, so that when it runs out they will welcome you into the eternal dwellings.

concerning everything showing yourself [to be] an example of good deeds, in your teaching [demonstrating] soundness, dignity,

because of the hope reserved for you in heaven, which you have heard about beforehand in the word of truth, the gospel,

Therefore [in] all [things], whatever you want that people should do to you, thus also you do to them. For this is the law and the prophets.

Do not withhold good from its owner when it is in the power of your hand to do.

who show the work of the law written on their hearts, their conscience bearing witness and their thoughts [one] after another accusing or even defending them

If anyone wants to do his will, he will know about my teaching, whether it is from God or I am speaking from myself.

in whom we have the redemption, the forgiveness of sins,

And the second [is] like it: 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.'

All scripture [is] inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness,

Let no one seek {his own good} but the [good] of the other.

Dear friend, do not imitate [what is] evil, but [what is] good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does evil has not seen God.

So then, my brothers, you also were brought to death with respect to the law through the body of Christ, so that you may belong to another, to the one who was raised from the dead, in order that we may bear fruit for God.

Blessed [are those whose] way is blameless, who walk in the law of Yahweh.

He has told you, O mortal, what [is] good, and what does Yahweh ask from you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?

Now [when he] saw the crowds, he went up the mountain and [after he] sat down, his disciples approached him.

"Do not think that I have come to destroy the law or the prophets. I have not come to destroy [them] but to fulfill [them].

and if you are willing to accept [it], he is Elijah, the one who is going to come.

lest you give your honor to the others, and your years to the merciless,

The heavens [are] telling the glory of God, and the firmament proclaims the work of his hands.

God [is] spirit, and the ones who worship him must worship in spirit and truth."

But I say to you, do not swear at all, either by heaven, because it is the throne of God,

Let your gentleness be made known to all people. The Lord [is] near.

And so then my daughter, do not be afraid. All that you ask I will do for you, for the entire assembly of my people knows that you [are] a worthy woman.

We know that everyone who is fathered by God does not sin, but the one fathered by God, he protects him, and the evil one does not touch him.

For I was hungry and you gave me [something] to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me [something] to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me as a guest,

Although the sinner does evil a hundred times and prolongs his life, yet I also know that it will be good for those who fear God--because they fear {his presence}.

But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and tell lies against the truth.

Therefore, if you have been raised together with Christ, seek the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.

"And look! He has a son, and he sees all of the sin of his father that he did, and he sees [it], but he does not [do] it.

Do not be excessively righteous, and do not act excessively wise, lest you destroy yourself.

"Honor your father and mother" (which is the first commandment with a promise),

Go to the ant, lazy! Consider its ways and be wise.

And [while] he was discussing about righteousness and self control and the judgment that is to come, Felix became afraid [and] replied, "Go away for the present, and [when I] have an opportunity, I will summon you."

and the one who invited you {both} will come [and] say to you, 'Give the place to this person,' and then with shame you will begin to take the last place.

But you have faithfully followed my teaching, way of life, purpose, faith, patience, love, endurance,

There is no speech and there are no words; their sound is inaudible.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

"Honor your father and your mother, so that your days can be long on the land that Yahweh your God [is] giving you.