46 Bible Verses about Ethics
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He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.
And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when ye fail, they may receive you into everlasting habitations.
In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,
For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel;
Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye 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 thine hand to do it.
Which shew 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, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.
Wherefore, my brethren, ye also are become dead to the law by the body of Christ; that ye should be married to another, even to him who is raised from the dead, that we should bring forth fruit unto God.
He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?
And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, 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 fulfil.
{To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.} The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.
God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.
And now, my daughter, fear not; I will do to thee all that thou requirest: for all the city of my people doth know that thou art a virtuous woman.
We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not.
For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:
Though a sinner do evil an hundred times, and his days be prolonged, yet surely I know that it shall be well with them that fear God, which fear before him:
But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.
If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.
Now, lo, if he beget a son, that seeth all his father's sins which he hath done, and considereth, and doeth not such like,
Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself?
Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;)
And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.
And he that bade thee and him come and say to thee, Give this man place; and thou begin with shame to take the lowest room.
But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience,
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
Topics on Ethics
Business Ethics
Proverbs 10:4He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
ethics, and grace
Matthew 15:19For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies:
ethics, basis of
Romans 1:18-20For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;
ethics, incentives towards
Romans 13:3-4For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:
ethics, personal
Matthew 7:12Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.