14 Bible Verses about Christian Conduct

But as for you, teach what befits sound doctrine. The older men are to be temperate, serious, sensible, sound in faith, in love, and in endurance. The older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior, not to be slanderers or slaves to much wine, but they are to teach what is good, read more.
so they can train the young women to love their husbands and children, to be sensible, pure, workers at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored. Likewise urge the young men to be sensible. Show yourself in all respects an example of good deeds, and in your teaching show integrity, seriousness, and sound speech that cannot be condemned, so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing bad to say about us. Teach slaves to be subject to their masters in everything, to be well-pleasing, not to talk back to them, and not to steal, but to show that they can be fully trusted, so that in everything they will adorn the doctrine of God our Savior. For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live sober, upright, and godly lives in this present age, looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, zealous for good deeds. Speak these things; exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no one disregard you.

Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble in spirit. Do not return evil for evil or insult for insult, but give a blessing instead; for to this you were called, that you may inherit a blessing. For, "He who would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit. read more.
He must turn away from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it. For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are open to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil."

so that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,

Now the overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,

as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness under the law, blameless.

Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you entirely; and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Therefore, beloved, since you look for these things, be diligent to be found by him in peace, spotless and blameless.

that you abstain from things sacrificed to idols and from blood and from things strangled and from fornication. If you keep yourselves free from these, you will do well. Farewell."

Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands, and do not share in the sins of others; keep yourself pure.

or rude, it does not seek its own, it is not provoked, it keeps no record of wrongs,

so that you may approve what is excellent, and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ;

For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example. We were not idle when we were with you,

Now the overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,

The older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior, not to be slanderers or slaves to much wine, but they are to teach what is good,

If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love.

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. read more.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when they revile you and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for my sake. Rejoice and be glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

so that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,

"Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.

so that you may approve what is excellent, and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ;

For your obedience has become known to all, so I am full of joy over you; but I want you to be wise about what is good, and innocent about what is evil.

For it was fitting that we should have such a high priest, holy, blameless, unstained, separated from sinners, exalted above the heavens.

Maintain good conduct among the Gentiles, so that in case they speak against you as wrongdoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation.

Let no one look down on your youth, but set the believers an example in speech and conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or remain absent, I will hear of you that you stand firm in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel,

Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good life let him show his deeds in the humility of wisdom.

Since all these things are to be destroyed in this way, what sort of people ought you to be in holy lives and godliness,

Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; outdo one another in showing honor.

and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

Let brotherly love continue.

This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.

Finally, brethren, we request and exhort you in the Lord Jesus, that as you learned from us how you ought to live and to please God, just as you are doing, you do so more and more.

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

But as you excel in everythingin faith, in utterance, in knowledge, in all earnestness, and in your love for ussee that you excel in this work of grace also.

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.

But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.

See that none of you repays evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to all.

Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

You, therefore, must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

so that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.

Maintain good conduct among the Gentiles, so that in case they speak against you as wrongdoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation.

Let no one look down on your youth, but set the believers an example in speech and conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

Show yourself in all respects an example of good deeds, and in your teaching show integrity, seriousness,

and, having been set free from sin, you have become slaves of righteousness.

He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sin and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.

And we urge you, brethren, admonish the idlers, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with everyone.

Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.

But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. But if someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. And if someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles.

Actually, then, it is already a defeat for you, that you have lawsuits with one another. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be defrauded?

But I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.

Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire and greed, which is idolatry.

Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you again is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you.

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice!

Honor all people, love the brotherhood, fear God, honor the king.

And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.

If we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord's.

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us,

Cleanse out the old leaven that you may be a new lump, as you really are unleavened. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed.

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. Slaves, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in sincerity of heart, as to Christ; not in the way of eye-service, as men-pleasers, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart. Render service with good will, as to the Lord, and not to men, knowing that whatever good thing each one does, this he will receive back from the Lord, whether he is a slave or free.

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, when they see your chaste and respectful behavior. Your adornment must not be merely outwardbraiding the hair, and wearing gold jewelry, or putting on fine clothing; read more.
but let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God's sight. For in this way in former times the holy women also, who hoped in God, used to adorn themselves, and were submissive to their own husbands; just as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord. And you are her children if you do what is right and are not frightened by any fear. Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with honor as the weaker partner, since you are joint heirs of the grace of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered.

Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from every brother who is living in idleness and not according to the tradition which you received from us.

Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said, "I will never leave you, nor will I forsake you."

Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am.

Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children;

but as he who called you is holy, be holy yourselves in all your conduct; because it is written, "You shall be holy, for I am holy."

Jesus said to him, "'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.'

For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you.

For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps. "He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth;" when he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he uttered no threats, but he trusted himself to him who judges justly. read more.
He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sin and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.

If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.

Strive for peace with all men, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.

Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or remain absent, I will hear of you that you stand firm in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel,

Beloved, although I was very eager to write you about our common salvation, I felt the necessity to write to you appealing that you contend for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints.

This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger,

Be angry, and yet do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger,

For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.

No, "if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him drink; for in so doing you will heap burning coals on his head."

Religion that is pure and undefiled in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.

I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.'

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

so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy,

And Jesus answered them, "Have faith in God.

Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father in me; or else believe me for the sake of the works themselves. Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I go to the Father.

In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"

Contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality.

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.

and not to steal, but to show that they can be fully trusted, so that in everything they will adorn the doctrine of God our Savior.

Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; outdo one another in showing honor.

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

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

Jesus answered them, "This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he has sent."

And this is his commandment: that we should believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, just as he has commanded us.

He who has my commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him."

You are my friends if you do what I command you.

to live a life worthy of God, who calls you into his own kingdom and glory.

so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anyone.

Abstain from every form of evil.

And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.

For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome.

so that you will live a life worthy of the Lord, to please him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God.

If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit.

for once you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord; walk as children of light

I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called,

Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist have been instituted by God. Therefore he who resists the authority resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves. For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Do you want to have no fear of him who is in authority? Then do what is good, and you will have praise from him. read more.
For he is God's servant to you for good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain; he is God's servant, an avenger to execute wrath on the wrongdoer. Therefore one must be subject, not only because of wrath but also for the sake of conscience. For the same reason you also pay taxes, for the authorities are God's ministers, attending to this very thing. Pay all of them their dues: taxes to whom taxes are due, revenue to whom revenue is due, respect to whom respect is due, honor to whom honor is due.

For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the worldour faith. Who is it that overcomes the world but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?

There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

We were buried therefore with him through baptism into death, so that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.

training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live sober, upright, and godly lives in this present age,

save others, snatching them out of the fire; and on some have mercy with fear, hating even the garment polluted by the flesh.