13 Bible Verses about Manners
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They did not show kindness to the house of Jerubbaal (that is, Gideon) for all the good he had done for Israel.
David had just said, “I guarded everything that belonged to this man in the wilderness for nothing. He was not missing anything, yet he paid me back evil for good.
From there Elisha went up to Bethel. As he was walking up the path, some small boys came out of the city and harassed him, chanting, “Go up, baldy! Go up, baldy!” He turned around, looked at them, and cursed them in the name of the Lord. Then two female bears came out of the woods and mauled 42 of the children.
Then the firstborn said to the younger, “Our father is old, and there is no man in the land to sleep with us as is the custom of all the land. Come, let’s get our father to drink wine so that we can sleep with him and preserve our father’s line.” So they got their father to drink wine that night, and the firstborn came and slept with her father; he did not know when she lay down or when she got up. read more.
The next day the firstborn said to the younger, “Look, I slept with my father last night. Let’s get him to drink wine again tonight so you can go sleep with him and we can preserve our father’s line.” That night they again got their father to drink wine, and the younger went and slept with him; he did not know when she lay down or when she got up. So both of Lot’s daughters became pregnant by their father.
You must not follow the statutes of the nations I am driving out before you, for they did all these things, and I abhorred them.
The five men left and came to Laish. They saw that the people who were there were living securely, in the same way as the Sidonians, quiet and unsuspecting. There was nothing lacking in the land and no oppressive ruler. They were far from the Sidonians, having no alliance with anyone.
“Therefore, you should pray like this:
Our Father in heaven,
Your name be honored as holy.
And when they came to him, he said to them: “You know, from the first day I set foot in Asia, how I was with you the whole time—
If one of the unbelievers invites you over and you want to go, eat everything that is set before you, without raising questions of conscience. But if someone says to you, “This is food offered to an idol,” do not eat it, out of consideration for the one who told you, and for conscience’ sake. I do not mean your own conscience, but the other person’s. For why is my freedom judged by another person’s conscience? read more.
If I partake with thanks, why am I slandered because of something I give thanks for?
does not act improperly,
is not selfish, is not provoked,
and does not keep a record of wrongs.
Act wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time. Your speech should always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer each person.
For you yourselves know how you must imitate us: We were not irresponsible among you; we did not eat anyone’s food free of charge; instead, we labored and struggled, working night and day, so that we would not be a burden to any of you. It is not that we don’t have the right to support, but we did it to make ourselves an example to you so that you would imitate us. read more.
In fact, when we were with you, this is what we commanded you: “If anyone isn’t willing to work, he should not eat.”
From Thematic Bible
Manners » Rules for guests
When you sit down to dine with a ruler, consider carefully what is before you, and stick a knife in your throat if you have a big appetite;
If one of the unbelievers invites you over and you want to go, eat everything that is set before you, without raising questions of conscience.
Manners » In presence of » Superiors
She said to her father, “Sir, don’t be angry that I cannot stand up in your presence;
Manners » Obeisance to strangers
He looked up, and he saw three men standing near him.
The two angels entered Sodom
Manners » In presence of » The aged
“You are to rise in the presence of the elderly and honor the old.
Manners » Standing while guests eat
Then Abraham took curds
Manners » Courteousness encouraged
Now finally, all of you should be like-minded and sympathetic, should love believers,