46 Bible Verses about Ethics

He stores up insightful (sound) (substantial) wisdom for the upright. He is a shield for those who walk in integrity.

Jesus continued: I tell you, make friends for yourselves with worldly wealth. That way when it gives out, you will be welcomed in the eternal home.

Be an example of good works in all things, showing no corruption in your doctrine.

This is because of the hope reserved for you in heaven. You heard about this hope from the word of truth, the good news.

Do for others the same as you would have them to do for you. That is the meaning of the Law and the Prophets.

Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due when it is in the power of your hand to do it.

They show the work of the law written in their hearts. Their conscience also bears witness, and their thoughts accuse or excuse them.

If any man does his will he shall know the teachings. He will know if it is from God, or whether I speak from myself.

We have in him our redemption and the forgiveness of our sins.

The second like it is this: 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.'

God inspired all Scripture! It is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness. (Greek: theopneustos: God-breathed)

Let no one seek his own advantage, but that of the other [person].

Beloved, do not imitate that which is evil, but that which is good. He who does good is from God. He who does evil has not seen God.

Brothers, you also died to the law through the body of Christ; that you should be joined to another, even to him who was raised from the dead, that we might bring forth fruit to God.

Blessed are those whose way is blameless. They walk in the law of Jehovah.

He told you, O lowly man, what is good and what Jehovah requires of you. You should display justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with your God!

Seeing great masses of people, he went up to the mountain. When he was seated his disciples came to him.

Do not think I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I came, not to destroy, but to fulfill (perfect) (execute) (accomplish).

If you are willing to receive it, this is Elijah, who is to come.

You will give your honor (majesty) to others and your years to the cruel one.

([Psalm of David]) The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky displays what his hands have made.

God is a Spirit. They who worship him must worship him with spirit and truth.

I tell you, offer no promises at all, not by heaven, because it is God's throne.

Let your gentleness (mildness) (moderation) be known to all men for the Lord is near.

And now, my daughter, have no fear. I will do for you whatever you say, for it is clear to all my townspeople that you are a woman of virtue.

We know that no one who is born of God practices sin. He who was born from God watches over himself, and the evil one does not touch him.

I was hungry and you gave me something to eat. I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink. I was a stranger and you took me in.

Though a sinner does evil a hundred times, and he lives a long life, yet I know that it will be well with those who respect (reverence) God and worship him.

If you have bitter jealousy (envy) and greedy ambition in your heart, do not be arrogant and lie against the truth.

If you have been raised together with Christ, seek the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.

Now suppose this son has a son. The son sees all the sins that his father does. He is afraid, so he does not do such things.

Do not be righteous over much and do not be wise over much. Why should you destroy yourself?

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

Go to the ant, you lazy person. Consider her ways and be wise!

He reasoned about righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come. Felix trembled, and answered: Go your way for now. When I have time I will send for you.

Your host would tell you, give this person your place. Then you would be embarrassed and have to take the place of least honor.

You carefully follow my teaching in conduct, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, and patience,

It is done without talking, without words, without their voices being heard.

The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faith,

Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be prolonged in the land Jehovah your God gives you.