6 Bible Verses about Manners
Most Relevant Verses
This, therefore, is the way you are to pray: 'Our Father in heaven, Your name be revered!
When they came, he said to them, "You know well enough how I lived among you all the time from the first day I set foot in Asia,
If one of the heathen invites you to his house, and you wish to go, eat whatever is served, without raising any question, as far as conscience is concerned. But if someone says to you, "This meat has been offered in sacrifice," let it alone, on account of the man who told you and his conscientious scruples; his scruples, I say, not yours. For why should my liberty of action be limited by another's scruples?read more.
If I give thanks for what I eat, why should I be denounced for eating what I give thanks over?
It is not rude. It does not insist on its rights. It does not become angry. It is not resentful.
Use wisdom in dealing with outsiders, making the most of your opportunities. Always put your message attractively, and yet pointedly, and be prepared to give every inquirer a fitting answer.
For you know yourselves what you must do to follow my example, for I was not idle when I was with you; I did not eat anybody's bread without paying for it, but with toil and labor I worked night and day, in order not to be a burden to any of you. Not that I had not a right to my support, but to give you in my own conduct an example to imitate.read more.
When I was with you, I gave you this rule: "If anyone refuses to work, give him nothing to eat!"
From Thematic Bible
Manners » Rules for guests
If one of the heathen invites you to his house, and you wish to go, eat whatever is served, without raising any question, as far as conscience is concerned.
Manners » In presence of » Superiors
Manners » Obeisance to strangers
Manners » In presence of » The aged
Manners » Standing while guests eat
Manners » Courteousness encouraged
Finally, you must all be harmonious, sympathizing, loving, tender-hearted, modest,