38 Bible Verses about ethics, personal

So whatever you wish that men would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.

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

The second is this: 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no other commandment greater than these."

And as you wish that men would do to you, do so to them.

Let love be genuine. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; outdo one another in showing honor.

So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.

and she must be well known for her good deeds, as one who has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, relieved those in distress, and devoted herself to doing good in every way.

Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble in spirit.

"Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. "Thus, when you give alms, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by men. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,read more.
so that your charitable deed may be in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you.

But I say to you that anyone who is angry with his brother shall be subject to judgment. And whoever says to his brother, 'Raca,' shall be answerable to the council. But whoever says, 'You fool!' shall be in danger of the fire of hell.

Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

Then when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and when sin is full-grown, it brings forth death.

"Men, why are you doing this? We also are men, of like nature with you, and bring you good news, that you should turn from these vain things to a living God who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and all that is in them.

Little children, keep yourselves from idols.

But he said to me, "Do not do that! I am a fellow servant with you and your brethren the prophets, and with those who keep the words of this book. Worship God."

But I say to you, do not swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God's throne;

Pray, then, in this way: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.

He said to them, "When you pray, say: 'Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come.

But above all, my brethren, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath, but let your yes be yes and your no be no, that you may not fall under condemnation.

But Peter and the apostles answered, "We must obey God rather than men.

"Not every one who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.

Wives, be subject to your husbands, as to the Lord.

So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate."

Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate."

To the married I give charge, not I but the Lord, that the wife should not separate from her husband (but if she does leave, she must remain unmarried, or else be reconciled to her husband), and that the husband should not divorce his wife.

Wives, be subject to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.

You wives, in the same way be submissive to your husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without a word by the behavior of their wives,

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. "Honor your father and mother" (which is the first commandment with a promise), "that it may be well with you and that you may live long on the earth."read more.
Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. Fathers, do not provoke your children, or they will become discouraged.

He must manage his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity

But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they must first learn to practice their religion in regard to their own family and to make some return to their parents; for this is acceptable in the sight of God.

If any one does not provide for his relatives, and especially for his own family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

Slaves, in everything obey those who are your masters according to the flesh, not with eye-service, as men-pleasers, but in sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord.

Masters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.

Slaves, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in sincerity of heart, as to Christ;

Let all who are under the yoke of slavery regard their masters as worthy of all honor, so that the name of God and the teaching may not be spoken against.

Teach slaves to be subject to their masters in everything, to be well-pleasing, not to talk back to them,

Servants, be submissive to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and gentle, but also to those who are overbearing.