46 Bible Verses about Ethics

He stores up effective counsel for the upright, and is like a shield for those who live with integrity,

And I tell you, make friends for yourselves by how you use worldly wealth, so that when it runs out you will be welcomed into the eternal homes.

showing yourself to be an example of good works in every way. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,

Your faith and love have arisen from the hope laid up for you in heaven, which you have heard about in the message of truth, the gospel

In everything, treat others as you would want them to treat you, for this fulfills the law and the prophets.

Do not withhold good from those who need it, when you have the ability to help.

They show that the work of the law is written in their hearts, as their conscience bears witness and their conflicting thoughts accuse or else defend them,

If anyone wants to do God's will, he will know about my teaching, whether it is from God or whether I speak from my own authority.

in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

The second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'

Every scripture is inspired by God and useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

Do not seek your own good, but the good of the other person.

Dear friend, do not imitate what is bad but what is good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does what is bad has not seen God.

So, my brothers and sisters, you also died to the law through the body of Christ, so that you could be joined to another, to the one who was raised from the dead, to bear fruit to God.

(Alef) How blessed are those whose actions are blameless, who obey the law of the Lord.

He has told you, O man, what is good, and what the Lord really wants from you: He wants you to promote justice, to be faithful, and to live obediently before your God.

When he saw the crowds, he went up the mountain. After he sat down his disciples came to him.

"Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets. I have not come to abolish these things but to fulfill them.

And if you are willing to accept it, he is Elijah, who is to come.

lest you give your vigor to others and your years to a cruel person,

For the music director; a psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; the sky displays his handiwork.

God is spirit, and the people who worship him must worship in spirit and truth."

But I say to you, do not take oaths at all -- not by heaven, because it is the throne of God,

Let everyone see your gentleness. The Lord is near!

Now, my dear, don't worry! I intend to do for you everything you propose, for everyone in the village knows that you are a worthy woman.

We know that everyone fathered by God does not sin, but God protects the one he has fathered, and the evil one cannot touch him.

For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in,

Even though a sinner might commit a hundred crimes and still live a long time, yet I know that it will go well with God-fearing people -- for they stand in fear before him.

But if you have bitter jealousy and selfishness in your hearts, do not boast and tell lies against the truth.

Therefore, if you have been raised with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.

"But suppose he in turn has a son who notices all the sins his father commits, considers them, and does not follow his father's example.

So do not be excessively righteous or excessively wise; otherwise you might be disappointed.

"Honor your father and mother," which is the first commandment accompanied by a promise, namely,

Go to the ant, you sluggard; observe its ways and be wise!

While Paul was discussing righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, "Go away for now, and when I have an opportunity, I will send for you."

So the host who invited both of you will come and say to you, 'Give this man your place.' Then, ashamed, you will begin to move to the least important place.

You, however, have followed my teaching, my way of life, my purpose, my faith, my patience, my love, my endurance,

There is no actual speech or word, nor is its voice literally heard.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

"Honor your father and your mother, that you may live a long time in the land the Lord your God is giving to you.