46 Bible Verses about Ethics

He preserveth the welfare of the righteous, and defendeth them that walk innocently;

And I say also unto you, Make you friends of the wicked mammon, that when ye shall have need they may receive you into everlasting habitations.

Above all things, show thyself an example of good works with uncorrupt doctrine, with honesty,

for the hope's sake which is laid up in store for you in heaven, of which hope ye have heard before by the true word of the gospel,

"Therefore whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, even so do ye to them: this is the law and the prophets.

Refuse not to do good unto him that should have it, so long as thine hand is able to do it.

which show the deed of the law written in their hearts: While their conscience beareth witness unto them, and also their thoughts, accusing one another, or excusing,

If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God: or whether I speak of myself.

in whom we have redemption through his blood, that is to say, forgiveness of sins,

And there is another like unto this: 'Thou shalt love thine neighbor as thyself.'

For all scripture given by inspiration of God, is profitable to teach, to improve, to amend, and to instruct in righteousness,

Let no man seek his own profit: but let every man seek another's wealth.

Dearly beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good: He that doeth well is of God: but he that doeth evil seeth not God.

Even so, ye my brethren; ye also are made dead as concerning the law by the body of Christ, that ye should be coupled to another - I mean to him that is risen again from death - that we should bring forth fruit unto God.

{Aleph} Blessed are those that be undefiled in the way, and walk in the law of the LORD.

I will show thee, O man, what is good, and what the LORD requireth of thee: Namely, to do right, to have pleasure in loving-kindness, to be lowly, and to walk with thy God.

When he saw the people he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came to him:

"Think not that I am come to destroy the law or the Prophets: No, I am not come to destroy them but to fulfill them.

And also if ye will receive it, this is Elijah, which should come.

That thou give not thine honour unto another, and thy years to the cruel;

{To the Chanter, a Psalm of David} The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament showeth his handiwork.

God is a spirit, and they that worship him, must worship him in spirit, and truth."

But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's seat:

Let your softness be known unto all men. The Lord is even at hand.

And now my daughter, fear not. I will do to thee all that thou requirest, for all the gates of my people know that thou art a woman of virtue.

We know that all that are born of God, sin not: but he that is born of God keepeth himself, and that wicked toucheth him not.

For I was a hungered, and ye gave me meat. I thirsted, and ye gave me drink. I was harborless, and ye lodged me. I was naked and ye clothed me.

But though an evil person offend a hundredth times, and have a long life: yet am I sure, that it shall go well with them that fear God, because they have him before their eyes.

But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, rejoice not: neither be liars against the truth.

If ye be then risen again with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the righthand of God.

Now if this man get a son also, that seeth all his father's sins, which he hath done, and feareth, neither doth such like:

Therefore be thou neither too righteous nor over wise, that thou perish not:

"Honour thy father and mother," that is the first commandment that hath any promise,

Go to the Emmet, thou sluggard: consider her ways, and learn to be wise.

And as he preached of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come; Felix trembled, and answered, "Thou hast done enough at this time: depart. When I have a convenient time, I will send for thee."

and he that bade both him and thee, come and say to thee, 'Give this man room.' And thou then begin with shame to take the lowest room.

But thou hast seen the experience of my doctrine, fashion of living, purpose, faith, long suffering, love, patience,

There is neither speech nor language, but their voices are heard among them.

But the fruit of the spirit is: love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faithfulness, meekness, temperance.

"Honour thy father and thy mother, that thy days may be long in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.