27 Bible Verses about Social duties

"If your relative becomes so poor that he is indebted to you, then you are to support him. You are to let him live with you just like the resident alien and the traveler.

"If there should be a poor man among your relatives in one of the cities of the land that the LORD your God is about to give you, don't be hard-hearted or tight-fisted toward your poor relative.

She reaches out to the poor, opening her hands to those in need.

"Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of people in order to be noticed by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.

Jesus told him, "If you want to be perfect, go and sell what you own and give the money to the destitute, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come back and follow me."

"When a man is newly married, he must not be sent out to war or have a related duty placed on him. Let him stay home for one year and be happy with his wife whom he has married.

Husbands, love your wives as the Messiah loved the church and gave himself for it,

So the man exclaimed, "At last! This is bone from my bones and flesh from my flesh. This one will be called "Woman,' because she was taken from Man." (Therefore a man will leave his father and his mother and cling to his wife, and they will become one flesh.)

Let your fountain be blessed and enjoy the wife of your youth.

Find joy in living with your wife whom you love every day of your pointless life that God gave you on earth, because this is your life assignment and your work to do on earth.

"Don't deny justice to a foreigner or to an orphan, nor take a widow's garment as collateral for a loan.

This is what the LORD says: "Uphold justice and righteousness. Deliver from their oppressor those who have been robbed. Don't mistreat or do violence to the alien, the orphan, or the widow, or shed the blood of innocent people in this place.

so the descendants of Levi who have no tribal allotment as you do foreigners, orphans, and widows who live in your cities may come, eat, and be satisfied. That way, the LORD your God shall bless you in everything you do."

A religion that is pure and stainless according to God the Father is this: to take care of orphans and widows who are suffering, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.

"You are not to mistreat any widow or orphan.

Like a loving deer, a beautiful doe, let her breasts satisfy you all the time. Be constantly intoxicated by her love.

Jacob served seven years for Rachel, but it seemed like only a few days because of his love for her.

The king loved Esther more than any of the other women, so he favored her and was kinder to her than he was to any of the other virgins. He put the royal crown on her head and made her queen in place of Vashti.

Later, Isaac brought Rebekah into the tent that had belonged to his mother Sarah and married her. Isaac loved her, and that's how he was comforted following the loss of his mother.

Jacob also married Rachel, since he loved her. He served Laban another full seven years' work for Rachel.

""You are not to commit adultery.

But I say to you, anyone who stares at a woman with lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

They have not defiled themselves with women, for they are virgins, and they follow the lamb wherever he goes. They have been redeemed from among humanity as the first fruits for God and the lamb.

For it is God's will that you be sanctified: You must abstain from sexual immorality.

"I made a covenant with my eyes; how, then, can I focus my attention on a virgin?

When they had finished breakfast, Jesus asked Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?" Peter told him, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you." Jesus told him, "Feed my lambs."

Train a child in the way appropriate for him, and when he becomes older, he will not turn from it.

Only guard yourselves carefully so you won't forget the things that you saw and let them slip from your mind for the rest of your life. Tell them to your children and to your grandchildren.

Teach them repeatedly to your children. Talk about them while sitting in your house or walking on the road, and as you lie down or get up.

Teach them to your children, talking about them while sitting in your house, walking on the road, or when you are about to lie down or get up.

She looks discretely to the affairs of her household, and she is never lazy.

They should encourage the younger women to love their husbands, to love their children,

When the edict of the king that he issues is heard throughout his kingdom for it's vast then all the women will give honor to their husbands, from the greatest to the least important."

To married people I give this command (not really I, but the Lord): A wife must not leave her husband.

Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands as to the Lord.

Pleasure lovers become poor; loving wine and oil doesn't bring riches.

Whenever you sit down to dine with a ruler, carefully think about what is before you. Put a knife to your own throat, if you have a big appetite.

If you find some honey, eat only what you need. Take too much, and you'll vomit.

As Paul talked about righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became afraid and said, "For the present you may go. When I get a chance, I will send for you again."

Everyone who enters an athletic contest practices self-control in everything. They do it to win a wreath that withers away, but we run to win a prize that never fades.

A gentle response diverts anger, but a harsh statement incites fury.

She speaks wisely, teaching with gracious love.

So don't be afraid! I'll take care of you and your little ones." So Joseph kept on comforting them, speaking to the needs of their hearts.

"The Lord GOD has given me a learned tongue, so that I may know how to sustain the weary with words. And morning after morning he wakens, and he wakens my ear to listen like those who are being taught.

Through patience a ruler may be persuaded; a gentle word can break a bone.

The LORD hates false scales, but he delights in accurate weights.

"You are not to act unjustly in deciding a case or when measuring weight and quantity. You are to maintain just balances and reliable standards for weights, dry volumes, and liquid volumes. I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt.

You must have honest weights and measuring devices, so you may live long in the land that the LORD your God is about to give you,

Do not pay anyone back evil for evil, but focus your thoughts on what is right in the sight of all people.

Do not owe anyone anything except to love one another. For the one who loves another has fulfilled the Law.

With God as my witness, as well as the Messiah Jesus and the chosen angels, I solemnly call on you to carry out these instructions without prejudice, doing nothing on the basis of partiality.

"You are not to be unjust in deciding a case. You are not to show partiality to the poor or honor the great. Instead, decide the case of your neighbor with righteousness."

When you hold a hearing, don't be partial in judgment toward the least important or toward the great. Never fear men, because judgment belongs to God. If the matter is difficult for you, bring it to me for a hearing.'

These people are complainers and faultfinders, following their own desires. They say arrogant things and flatter people in order to take advantage of them.

Here are some more proverbs from wise people: It isn't good to show partiality in judgment.

Stand firm, therefore, having fastened the belt of truth around your waist, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,

Therefore, stripping off falsehood, "let each of us speak the truth to his neighbor," for we belong to one another.

Here's what you must do: tell the truth to your neighbors, administer true and peaceful justice in your courtrooms,

The survivors of Israel will not practice lawlessness nor tell lies, nor will a deceitful message be found in their mouths, because they will eat and rest, with no one to cause fear."

A truthful saying is trusted forever, but the liar only for a moment.

The LORD hates false scales, but he delights in accurate weights.

Will I tolerate those who maintain deceptive standards and who use deceitful weights in their business?

You are to maintain just balances and reliable standards for weights, dry volumes, and liquid volumes. I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt.

Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; he made all the weights in the bag.

"Don't have different weights in your bag one heavy and one light.

If you see your enemy's donkey lying helpless under its load, you must not abandon it; rather, you are certainly to return it to him.

If your enemy hungers, give him food to eat; and if he thirsts, give him water to drink.

Rather, love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind even to ungrateful and evil people.

Make sure that no one pays back evil for evil. Instead, always pursue what is good for each other and for everyone else.

But "if your enemy is hungry, feed him. For if he is thirsty, give him a drink. If you do this, you will pile burning coals on his head."

By faith Abel offered to God a better sacrifice than Cain did, and by faith he was declared to be righteous, since God himself accepted his offerings. And by faith he continues to speak, even though he is dead.

As an example of suffering and patience, brothers, take the prophets, who spoke in the name of the Lord.

I've set an example for you, so that you may do as I have done to you.

This is, in fact, what you were called to do, because: The Messiah also suffered for you and left an example for you to follow in his steps.

It is not as though we did not have that right, but we wanted to give you an example to follow.

He told his men, "God forbid that I should do this thing to your majesty, the LORD's anointed, by stretching out my hand against him, since he's the LORD's anointed."

In a similar way, these dreamers also defile their flesh, reject the Lord's authority, and slander his glorious beings.

Honor everyone. Keep on loving the community of believers, fearing God, and honoring the king.

Every person must be subject to the governing authorities, for no authority exists except by God's permission. The existing authorities have been established by God,

"You are not to blaspheme God or curse a ruler of your people.

Be devoted to each other with mutual affection. Excel at showing respect for each other.

so that your genuine faith, which is more valuable than gold that perishes when tested by fire, may result in praise, glory, and honor when Jesus, the Messiah, is revealed.

Therefore, as God's chosen ones, holy and loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.

Love is always patient; love is always kind; love is never envious or arrogant with pride. Nor is she conceited,

And be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another just as God has forgiven you in the Messiah.

Masters, treat your slaves justly and fairly, because you know that you also have a Master in heaven.

"Defend the poor and the fatherless. Vindicate the afflicted and the poor.

You are to pursue justice and only justice so you may live and possess the land that the LORD your God is about to give you."

For this is what the LORD says: "Maintain justice, and do what is right, for soon my salvation will come, and soon my deliverance will be revealed.

To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

"If you come across your enemy's ox or donkey wandering off, you are to certainly return it to him.

But "if your enemy is hungry, feed him. For if he is thirsty, give him a drink. If you do this, you will pile burning coals on his head."

But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you,

"Have I rejoiced in the destruction of those who hate me, or have I been happy that evil caught up with him?

Don't rejoice when your enemy falls; don't let yourself be glad when he stumbles.

When Job's three friends heard all these tragedies that happened to him, they each traveled from their home towns to visit him. Eliphaz came from Teman, Bildad came from Shuah, and Zophar came from Naamath. They met together and went to console and comfort him.

With all of the people in the territory crying loudly, everybody passed over the Kidron brook, along with the king. Then everyone headed out toward the road that leads to the wilderness.

Jesus burst into tears.

and many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary to console them about their brother.

Haven't I wept for the one who is going through hard times? Haven't I grieved for the needy?

They are to do good, to be rich in good actions, to be generous, and to share.

Do not neglect to do good and to be generous, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.

In every way I showed you that by working hard like this we should help the weak and remember the words that the Lord Jesus himself said, "It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"

Supply the needs of the saints. Extend hospitality to strangers.

So then, whenever we have the opportunity, let's practice doing good to everyone, especially to the family of faith.

If your overseer gets angry at you, don't resign, because calmness pacifies great offenses.

However, the wisdom that comes from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, willing to yield, full of compassion and good deeds, and without a trace of partiality or hypocrisy.

An elder must be blameless. He must be the husband of one wife and have children who are believers and who are not accused of having wild lifestyles or of being rebellious.

If possible, so far as it depends on you, live in peace with all people.

Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.

If anyone thinks that he is religious and does not bridle his tongue, but instead deceives himself, his religion is worthless.

"For the person who wants to love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit.

Then keep your tongue from doing evil and your lips from spreading lies.

Anyone who guards his words protects his life; anyone who talks too much is ruined.

Whoever watches his mouth and tongue keeps himself from trouble.

Give to the person who asks you for something, and do not turn away from the person who wants to borrow something from you."

Instead, be sure to open your hand to him and lend him enough to lessen his need.

Every day he is generous, lending freely, and his descendants are blessed.

It is good for the person who lends generously, conducting his affairs with fairness.

Rather, love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind even to ungrateful and evil people.

I have told you this so that through me you may have peace. In the world you'll have trouble, but be courageous I've overcome the world!"

A happy heart enlightens the face, but a sad heart reflects a broken spirit.

A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit drains one's strength.

So take courage, men, because I trust God that it will turn out just as he told me.

Everyone was encouraged and had something to eat.

Is anyone among you sick? He should call for the elders of the church, and they should pray for him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord.

When Job's three friends heard all these tragedies that happened to him, they each traveled from their home towns to visit him. Eliphaz came from Teman, Bildad came from Shuah, and Zophar came from Naamath. They met together and went to console and comfort him.

When Elisha fell ill with the sickness from which he was about to die, King Joash of Israel came down to see him, wept in his presence, and told him, "My father, Israel's chariots and horsemen!"

I was naked, and you clothed me. I was sick, and you took care of me. I was in prison, and you visited me.'

Then King Joram retreated to Jezreel to recover from the wounds that the Arameans had inflicted on him at Ramah during the battle against King Hazael of Aram. Jehoram's son Ahaziah, king of Judah, went to visit Ahab's son Joram in Jezreel because Joram was sick.

A child's heart has a tendency to do wrong, but the rod of discipline removes it far away from him.

Discipline your son while there is still hope but don't set your heart on his destruction.

Don't withhold discipline from a child; if you punish him with a rod, he won't die.

Whoever does not discipline his son hates him, but whoever loves him is diligent to correct him.

Barachel's son Elihu from Buz responded and said: "I'm younger than you are. Because you're older, I was terrified to tell you what I know.

Listen to the one who fathered you, and don't despise your mother in her old age.

"Rise in the presence of the aged and honor the elderly face-to-face. "Fear your God. I am the LORD.

Never speak harshly to an older man, but appeal to him as if he were your father. Treat younger men like brothers, older women like mothers, and younger women like sisters, with absolute purity.

When a king faithfully administers justice to the poor, his throne will be established forever.

"Defend the poor and the fatherless. Vindicate the afflicted and the poor.

Whoever refuses to hear the cry of the poor will also cry himself, but he won't be answered.

He judged the case of the poor and needy. And then it went well for him. Isn't this what it means to know me?

Teach them repeatedly to your children. Talk about them while sitting in your house or walking on the road, and as you lie down or get up.

"When your son asks you in the future, "What is the meaning of the instructions, decrees, and ordinances that the LORD our God commanded you?'

then his parents are to seize him and bring him before the elders at the gate of his city.

Finally, all of you must live in harmony, be sympathetic, love as brothers, and be compassionate and humble.

Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer everyone.

The next day, we arrived at Sidon, and Julius treated Paul kindly allowing him to visit his friends there and to receive any care he needed.

The governor of the island, whose name was Publius, owned estates in that part of the island. He welcomed us and entertained us with great hospitality for three days.

Train a child in the way appropriate for him, and when he becomes older, he will not turn from it.

The living yes the living they thank you, just as I am doing today; fathers will tell their children about your faithfulness.

Get up and cry aloud in the night, at the beginning of every hour. Pour out your heart like water in the presence of the Lord! Lift up your hands toward him for the lives of your children, who are fainting away at every street corner.

May the Lord greatly increase your love for each other and for all people, just as we love you.

Let brotherly love continue.

Nevertheless, you are doing the right thing if you obey the royal Law in keeping with the Scripture, "You must love your neighbor as yourself."

Therefore, as God's chosen ones, holy and loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.

Practice carrying each other's burdens. In this way you will fulfill the law of the Messiah.

Now we who are strong ought to be patient with the weaknesses of those who are not strong and must stop pleasing ourselves.

then is to remain separate from wine and strong drink. He is not to drink vinegar or strong drink made from wine. He is not to drink grape juice or eat grapes, whether fresh or dried.

You didn't have bread to eat or wine or anything intoxicating to drink, so that you would learn that I am the LORD your God.

So be sure that you don't drink wine or anything intoxicating, and don't eat anything unclean

"How blessed are those who make peace, because it is they who will be called God's children!

Deceit is at home in the heart of those who plan evil, but those who promote peace rejoice.

Therefore, let's keep on pursuing those things that bring peace and that lead to building up one another.

Moreover, just as wine leads astray the proud and powerful man, he remains restless; he has expanded his appetite like the afterlife or death itself, he is never satisfied. He gathers to himself all of the nations, taking captive all of the people for himself."

to be sensible and pure, to manage their households, to be kind, and to submit themselves to their husbands. Otherwise, the word of God may be discredited.

Seldom set foot in your neighbor's home; otherwise, he'll grow weary and hate you.

Daniel determined within himself not to become defiled by the king's menu of rich foods or by the king's wine, so he requested permission from the chief officer not to defile himself.

I ate no fancy foods neither meat nor wine entered my mouth. Furthermore, I didn't use any ointment until the end of the entire three weeks.

Because John didn't come eating or drinking, yet people say, "He has a demon!'

"Sell your possessions, and give the money to the poor. Make yourselves wallets that don't wear out a dependable treasure in heaven, where no thief can get close and no moth can destroy anything.

Give to the person who asks you for something, and do not turn away from the person who wants to borrow something from you."

He answered them, "The person who has two coats must share with the one who doesn't have any, and the person who has food must do the same."

"You are not to oppress your neighbor or rob him. "The wages of a hired laborer are not to remain in your possession until morning.

Pay his wages that same day before the sun sets, because he is poor and his livelihood depends on it. Otherwise, he may cry out to the LORD against you, and you will incur guilt."

If your enemy hungers, give him food to eat; and if he thirsts, give him water to drink.

Spread your bread on the water after a while you will find it.

The right thing to do is to avoid eating meat, drinking wine, or doing anything else that makes your brother stumble, upset, or weak.

Therefore, if food that I eat causes my brother to stumble, I will never eat meat again, in order to keep my brother from stumbling.

Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up by training and instructing them about the Lord.

Fathers, do not make your children resentful. Otherwise, they'll become discouraged.

Now many women were also there, watching from a distance. They had accompanied Jesus from Galilee and had ministered to him. Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of Zebedee's sons.

After the Sabbaths, around dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to take a look at the burial site.

Jonathan made David vow again out of his love for him, because he loved him as himself.

"As the LORD lives," Ittai answered in reply, "and as your majesty the king lives, wherever your majesty my king may be whether living or dying that's where your servant will be!"

He must manage his own family well and have children who are submissive and respectful in every way.

Ministers must be husbands of one wife and must manage their children and their families well.

David told Abishai, "Don't destroy him. Who can raise his hand to strike the LORD's anointed and remain innocent?

David replied, "What do you sons of Zeruiah have in common with me? You've become my enemies today! Should anyone be executed in Israel today? Don't you know that I've been reinstated as king over Israel today?"

Now that you have obeyed the truth and have purified your souls to love your brothers sincerely, you must love one another intensely and with a pure heart.

Dear friends, let us continuously love one another, because love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born from God and knows God.

Your love must be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good.

For the commandments, "You must not commit adultery; you must not murder; you must not steal; you must not covet," and every other commandment are summed up in this statement: "You must love your neighbor as yourself."

In every way I showed you that by working hard like this we should help the weak and remember the words that the Lord Jesus himself said, "It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"

Rejoice with those who are rejoicing. Cry with those who are crying.

For you sympathized with the prisoners and cheerfully submitted to the violent seizure of your property, because you know that you have a better and more permanent possession.

The people who lived there were unusually kind to us. It had started to rain and was cold, so they started a bonfire and invited us to join them around it.

Finally, all of you must live in harmony, be sympathetic, love as brothers, and be compassionate and humble.