6 Bible Verses about Manners
Most Relevant Verses
And when they had come to him, he said to them, You know from the first day that I came into Asia, how I was with you at all times,
But if an unbeliever invites you and you wish to go, eat whatever is set before you, asking no questions for conscience' sake. But if any one says to you, This has been offered to an idol, eat not for his sake that informed you, and for conscience' sake. I mean not your conscience, but that of the other. For why is my freedom limited by the conscience of another?read more.
If I partake with thanks, why am I blamed for that for which I give thanks?
does not behave unbecomingly, seeks not her own, is not easily provoked, devises not evil,
Walk in wisdom towards those without, redeeming the time. Let your words always be with kindness, seasoned with salt, that you may know how to answer every one.
For you know yourselves how you ought to follow us, for we walked not disorderly among you, neither did we eat bread of any one for nought, but worked with labor and fatigue, night and day, not to be burdensome to any of you; not that we have not a right [to a support], but that we may make ourselves an example for you to follow us.read more.
For when we were with you, we gave you this charge, that if any one will not work, neither let him eat.
From Thematic Bible
Manners » Rules for guests
But if an unbeliever invites you and you wish to go, eat whatever is set before you, asking no questions for conscience' sake.
Manners » In presence of » Superiors
Manners » Obeisance to strangers
Manners » In presence of » The aged
Manners » Standing while guests eat
Manners » Courteousness encouraged
Finally, be all of one mind, sympathising, loving as brothers, compassionate, humble,