46 Bible Verses about Ethics
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He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.
And I say to you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness; that when ye fail, they may receive you into everlasting habitations.
In all things showing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine showing incorruptness, gravity, sincerity,
For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, of which ye have heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel;
Therefore all things whatever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.
Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thy hand to do it.
Who show the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing testimony, and their thoughts the mean while accusing, or else excusing one another)
If any man will do his will, he shall know concerning the doctrine, whether it is from God, or whether I speak from myself.
In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:
And the second is like it, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.
Wherefore, my brethren, ye also are become dead to the law by the body of Christ; that ye should be married to another, even to him who is raised from the dead, that we should bring forth fruit to God.
He hath shown thee, O man, what is good; and what the LORD doth require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?
And seeing the multitudes, he ascended a mountain: and when he was seated, his disciples came to him.
Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill.
To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament showeth the work of his hands.
God is a Spirit: and they that worship him, must worship him in spirit and in truth.
And now, my daughter, fear not; I will do to thee all that thou requirest: for all the city of my people doth know that thou art a virtuous woman.
We know that whoever is born of God, sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God, keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not.
For I was hungry, and ye gave me food: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:
Though a sinner doeth evil a hundred times, and his days are prolonged, yet surely I know that it will be well with them that fear God, who fear before him:
But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.
If ye then be raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.
Now lo, if he begetteth a son, that seeth all his father's sins which he hath done, and considereth, and doeth not such like,
Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldst thou destroy thyself?
Honor thy father and mother (which is the first commandment with promise)
And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, depart for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.
And he that invited thee and him, shall come and say to thee, Give this man place; and thou begin with shame to take the lowest room.
But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, long-suffering, charity, patience,
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
Honor thy father and thy mother; that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
Topics on Ethics
Business Ethics
Proverbs 10:4He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
ethics, and grace
Matthew 15:19For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies:
ethics, basis of
Romans 1:18-20For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness, and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness.
ethics, incentives towards
Romans 13:3-4For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power; do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise from the same:
ethics, personal
Matthew 7:12Therefore all things whatever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.