38 Bible Verses about ethics, personal

Therefore all things whatsoever you may wish that the people may do unto you, do ye even so unto them: for this is the law and the prophets.

And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.

And the second is like unto it; Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. There is no other commandment greater than these.

And as you wish that the people may do unto you, do ye unto them even likewise.

Let love be free from hypocrisy. Abhorring the evil, cleaving to the good: kindly affectionate one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another;

Then therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.

being witness in beautiful works; if she has brought up children, if she has entertained strangers, if she has washed the feet of saints, if she has succored those in tribulation, if she has followed in every good work.

And finally, all being like-minded, sympathetic, loving the brethren, merciful, humble:

But take heed that you do not your righteousness before the people, in order to be seen by them: else you have no reward with your Father who is in the heavens: therefore when you may do alms, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, in order that they may be glorified by the people: truly I say unto you, They exhaust their reward. But thou doing alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:read more.
in order that thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father who sees in secret will reward thee openly.

but I say unto you that every one being angry with his brother, shall be in danger of the judgment; and whosoever may say to his brother, Thou scoundrel, shall be in danger of the council; and whosoever may say, Thou fool, shall be liable unto a hell of fire.

Finally, brethren, so many things as are true, so many things as are noble, so many things as are righteous, so many things as are pure, so many things as are lovely, so many things as are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think on these things.

Then the lust, conceiving, brings forth sin; and sin, having been perfected, produces death.

Men, why are you doing these things? We are also men of like suffering with you, preaching the gospel to you that you should turn from these vanities to the living God, who created the heaven, and the earth, and the sea, and all things which are in them:

Little children, keep yourselves from the idols.

And he says to me, See that you do it not: I am your fellow-servant, and one of your brethren the prophets, and of those keeping the words of this book: worship God.

But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven, because it is the throne of God;

Therefore pray ye after this manner: Our Father who art in the heavens, let thy name be hallowed:

And He said to them, When you pray, say, Our Father, let thy name be hallowed: let thy kingdom come:

But, my brethren, before all, swear not, neither by heaven, or by earth, or any other oath: but let your conversation be yes yes; and no no; lest you may fall under condemnation.

But Peter and the apostles responding said, It behooves us to obey God rather than men.

Not every one saying to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of the heavens; but he that doeth the will of my Father who is in the heavens.

Wives, be submissive to your own husbands, as to the Lord,

So they are no longer two, but one flesh: therefore what God joined together, let no man separate.

And what God joined together, let no man separate.

But I proclaim to those who have married, not I, but the Lord, That a wife shall not depart from her husband (but if indeed she may depart, let her remain unmarried, or let her be reconciled unto her husband); and that the husband shall not send away the wife.

Ye wives, submit to your husbands as is becoming in the Lord. Ye husbands, love your wives with divine love, and be not harsh towards them.

Likewise, ye wives, be submissive to your own husbands; in order that, if any do not believe the word, they shall be gained through the deportment of their wives, without the word;

Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honor your father and mother, which is the first commandment with promise, that it may be well with you, and you may live long upon the earth.read more.
And fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well-pleasing in the Lord. Ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath, in order that they may not be discouraged.

ruling his own house beautifully; having children in subordination with all gravity;

But if any widow has children, or grandchildren, let them first learn to show piety to their own house, and to give benefactions to their ancestors: for this is acceptable in the sight of God.

But if any one provides not for his own, and especially those of his own house, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.

Ye servants, obey your masters according to the flesh in all things; not with eye-service, pleasing men, but of purity of heart, fearing the Lord.

Masters, award unto the servants that which is right and equal; knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.

Ye servants, obey those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in purity of your heart, as unto Christ;

Let the servants so many as are under the yoke, esteem those who are their masters worthy of all honor, in order that the name and doctrine of God may not be blasphemed.

That servants submit to their own masters, that they be obedient in all things; not speaking back;

Servants, be submissive to your masters with all reverence; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the wicked.