46 Bible Verses about Doing The Right Thing

Therefore to him that knoweth how to do good, and doth it not: to him, it is sin.

and see thou do that which is right and good in the sight of the LORD: that thou mayest prosper and that thou mayest go and conquer that good land which the LORD sware unto thy fathers,

It is better - if the will of God be so - that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.

For what praise is it, if when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye take it patiently? But and if when ye do well, ye suffer wrong and take it patiently, then is there thanks with God.

For so is the will of God, that ye put to silence the ignorance of the foolish men:

Let us not be weary of well doing. For when the time is come we shall reap without weariness.

For I do not that good thing which I would: but that evil do I, which I would not.

and therefore make provision for honest things, not in the sight of God only, but also in the sight of men.

But when thou doest thine alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:

Ye shall do after nothing that we do here this day - every man what seemeth him good in his own eyes -

For it had been better for them, not to have known the way of righteousness, then after they have known it, to turn from the holy commandment given unto them.

It is good always to be fervent, so it be in a good thing; and not only when I am present with you.

because I know not what I do. For what I would, that do I not: but what I hate, that do I.

And he did that pleased the LORD: but not with the whole heart.

This is the LORD's doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes.

sayeth the LORD: they gather together evil gotten goods, and lay up robbery in their houses.'

And remember that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, that shall he receive again of the Lord, whether he be bond or free.

Jesus answered and said unto him, "What I do, thou knowest not now, but thou shalt know hereafter."

Every man thinketh his own way to be right; but the LORD judgeth the hearts.

For there is not one just upon earth, that doth good, and sinneth not.

verily one is needful. Mary hath chosen her that good part, which shall not be taken away from her."

Yea, and why judge ye not of yourselves, what is right?

Then they said one to another, "It is not well that we do, for this day is a day to bring tidings. And if we hold our peace, and tarry till it be daylight, we shall find a mischief. Now therefore come, let us go and tell the king's household."

They also that reward evil for good are against me, because I follow the thing that is good.

Moreover, who is it that will harm you if ye follow that which is good?

Notwithstanding, happy are ye if ye suffer for righteousness' sake. Yea, and fear not though they seem terrible unto you, neither be troubled:

with good will, even as though serving the Lord and not men.

Brethren, be not weary in well doing.

To do righteousness and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

And so if a righteous turn from his righteousness and do wickedness, and shall do like unto all the abominations which a wicked doth, shall he live? No, none of those righteousness that he did shall be remembered. But in the wickedness which he wrought, and in the sin which he did, in them shall he die.

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

For if the gentiles, which have no law, do of nature the things contained in the law: then they having no law, are a law unto themselves,

These two things also have I considered in the time of vanity: that the just man perisheth for his righteousness' sake, and the ungodly liveth in his wickedness.

He that doth evil, let him do evil still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be more righteous: and he that is holy, let him be more holy."

For rulers are not to be feared for good works but for evil. Wilt thou be without fear of the power? Do well then: and so shalt thou be praised of the same.

I find then, by the law, that when I would do good, evil is present with me.

But and if thou dost evil, by and by thy sin lieth open in the door. Notwithstanding, let it be subdued unto thee, and see thou rule it."

The servant that knew his master's will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.

And hereby are the sons of God known, and also the sons of the devil. All that work not righteousness, are not of God, nor he that loveth not his brother.

For I know that in me, that is to say, in my flesh, dwelleth no good thing. To will is present with me: but I find no means to perform that which is good.

Examine all things, and keep that which is good.

Take heed to your alms, that ye give it not in the sight of men, to the intent that ye would be seen of them: or else ye get no reward of your father which is in heaven.

Children, obey your fathers and mothers in the Lord: for so is it right.

And his father-in-law said unto him, "It is not well that thou doest.

that is to say: praise, honour, and immortality, to them which continue in good doing, and seek eternal life.

And Martha was cumbered about much serving, and stood and said, "Master, dost thou not care, that my sister hath left me to minister alone? Bid her therefore, that she help me."