46 Bible Verses about Ethics

He lays up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a shield to them that walk uprightly.

And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends by means of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when it fails, they may receive you into everlasting habitations.

In all things showing yourself a pattern of good works: in doctrine showing incorruptness, gravity, sincerity,

For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, of which you heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel;

Therefore all things whatsoever you would that men should do to you, do you even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.

Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of your hand to do it.

Who show the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another;)

If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.

In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:

And the second is like unto it, You shall love your neighbor as yourself.

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

Let no man seek his own, but every man another's good.

Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that does good is of God: but he that does evil has not seen God.

Therefore, my brethren, you also have become dead to the law by the body of Christ; that you should be married to another, even to him who is raised from the dead, that we should bring forth fruit unto God.

[Aleph] Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.

He has showed you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?

And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he had sat down, his disciples came unto him:

Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill.

And if you will receive it, this is Elijah, who was to come.

Lest you give your honor unto others, and your years unto the merciless:

[To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.] The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows his handiwork.

God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.

But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:

Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.

And now, my daughter, fear not; I will do to you all that you require: for all the city of my people does know that you are a virtuous woman.

We know that whosoever is born of God sins not; but he that is begotten of God keeps himself, and that wicked one touches him not.

For I was hungry, and you gave me food: I was thirsty, and you gave me drink: I was a stranger, and you took me in:

Though a sinner does evil a hundred times, and his days are prolonged, yet surely I know that it shall be well with them that fear God, who fear before him:

But if you have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, boast not, and lie not against the truth.

If you then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sits on the right hand of God.

Now, lo, if he begets a son, that sees all his father's sins which he has done, and considers, and does not the same,

Be not overly righteous; neither make yourself overly wise: why should you destroy yourself?

Honor your father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise;

Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:

And as he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go your way for this time; when I have a convenient time, I will call for you.

And he that bade you and him come and say to you, Give this man your place; and you begin with shame to take the lowest place.

But you have fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, patience,

There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

Honor your father and your mother: that your days may be long upon the land which the LORD your God gives you.