27 Bible Verses about Social duties
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A husband should give to his wife her sexual rights, and likewise a wife to her husband.
"'You must not steal, you must not tell lies, and you must not deal falsely with your fellow citizen.
The Lord abhors dishonest scales, but an accurate weight is his delight.
Then Judah said to Onan, "Have sexual relations with your brother's wife and fulfill the duty of a brother-in-law to her so that you may raise up a descendant for your brother."
and to put on the new man who has been created in God's image -- in righteousness and holiness that comes from truth.
Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except by God's appointment, and the authorities that exist have been instituted by God.
Do not be conformed to this present world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may test and approve what is the will of God -- what is good and well-pleasing and perfect.
Be devoted to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving.
Finally, be strengthened in the Lord and in the strength of his power.
A Samaritan woman came to draw water. Jesus said to her, "Give me some water to drink."
Instead, put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh to arouse its desires.
warn them of the statutes and the laws, and make known to them the way in which they must walk and the work they must do.
Jesus said to him, "Foxes have dens, and the birds in the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head."
And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
For the one who does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there are no exceptions.
Therefore, if you have been raised with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.
Husbands, love your wives just as Christ loved the church and gave himself for her
For this reason, take up the full armor of God so that you may be able to stand your ground on the evil day, and having done everything, to stand.
"You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold guiltless anyone who takes his name in vain.
First of all, then, I urge that requests, prayers, intercessions, and thanks be offered on behalf of all people,
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Social duties » Almsgiving, general advice concerning
"'If your brother becomes impoverished and is indebted to you, you must support him; he must live with you like a foreign resident.
If a fellow Israelite from one of your villages in the land that the Lord your God is giving you should be poor, you must not harden your heart or be insensitive to his impoverished condition.
"Be careful not to display your righteousness merely to be seen by people. Otherwise you have no reward with your Father in heaven.
Jesus said to him, "If you wish to be perfect, go sell your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me."
Social duties » Fidelity in business » Husbands' duties
When a man is newly married, he need not go into the army nor be obligated in any way; he must be free to stay at home for a full year and bring joy to the wife he has married.
Husbands, love your wives just as Christ loved the church and gave himself for her
Then the man said, "This one at last is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; this one will be called 'woman,' for she was taken out of man." That is why a man leaves his father and mother and unites with his wife, and they become a new family.
Enjoy life with your beloved wife during all the days of your fleeting life that God has given you on earth during all your fleeting days; for that is your reward in life and in your burdensome work on earth.
Social duties » Compassion » Duty to widow and fatherless
You must not pervert justice due a resident foreigner or an orphan, or take a widow's garment as security for a loan.
The Lord says, "Do what is just and right. Deliver those who have been robbed from those who oppress them. Do not exploit or mistreat foreigners who live in your land, children who have no fathers, or widows. Do not kill innocent people in this land.
Then the Levites (because they have no allotment or inheritance with you), the resident foreigners, the orphans, and the widows of your villages may come and eat their fill so that the Lord your God may bless you in all the work you do.
Pure and undefiled religion before God the Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their misfortune and to keep oneself unstained by the world.
Social duties » Compassion » Conjugal love
a loving doe, a graceful deer; may her breasts satisfy you at all times, may you be captivated by her love always.
So Jacob worked for seven years to acquire Rachel. But they seemed like only a few days to him because his love for her was so great.
And the king loved Esther more than all the other women, and she met with his loving approval more than all the other young women. So he placed the royal high turban on her head and appointed her queen in place of Vashti.
Then Isaac brought Rebekah into his mother Sarah's tent. He took her as his wife and loved her. So Isaac was comforted after his mother's death.
Jacob had marital relations with Rachel as well. He loved Rachel more than Leah, so he worked for Laban for seven more years.
Social duties » Brotherly love » Chastity
But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to desire her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
These are the ones who have not defiled themselves with women, for they are virgins. These are the ones who follow the Lamb wherever he goes. These were redeemed from humanity as firstfruits to God and to the Lamb,
For this is God's will: that you become holy, that you keep away from sexual immorality,
Social duties » Parental parental duties » Instruction of children
Then when they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these do?" He replied, "Yes, Lord, you know I love you." Jesus told him, "Feed my lambs."
Train a child in the way that he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.
Again, however, pay very careful attention, lest you forget the things you have seen and disregard them for the rest of your life; instead teach them to your children and grandchildren.
and you must teach them to your children and speak of them as you sit in your house, as you walk along the road, as you lie down, and as you get up.
Teach them to your children and speak of them as you sit in your house, as you walk along the road, as you lie down, and as you get up.
Social duties » In relation to food in relation to speech » Wives' duties
In this way they will train the younger women to love their husbands, to love their children,
And let the king's decision which he will enact be disseminated throughout all his kingdom, vast though it is. Then all the women will give honor to their husbands, from the most prominent to the lowly."
To the married I give this command -- not I, but the Lord -- a wife should not divorce a husband
Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord,
Social duties » Temperance pr 23; isa 5; 28; da 1 » General references to
The one who loves pleasure will be a poor person; whoever loves wine and anointing oil will not be rich.
When you sit down to eat with a ruler, consider carefully what is before you, and put a knife to your throat if you possess a large appetite.
When you find honey, eat only what is sufficient for you, lest you become stuffed with it and vomit it up.
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."
Each competitor must exercise self-control in everything. They do it to receive a perishable crown, but we an imperishable one.
Social duties » Fidelity in business » Kind words
A gentle response turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath.
So now, don't be afraid. I will provide for you and your little children." Then he consoled them and spoke kindly to them.
The sovereign Lord has given me the capacity to be his spokesman, so that I know how to help the weary. He wakes me up every morning; he makes me alert so I can listen attentively as disciples do.
Social duties » Fidelity in business » Honesty in business, encouraged
The Lord abhors dishonest scales, but an accurate weight is his delight.
You must not do injustice in the regulation of measures, whether of length, weight, or volume. You must have honest balances, honest weights, an honest ephah, and an honest hin. I am the Lord your God who brought you out from the land of Egypt.
You must have an accurate and correct stone weight and an accurate and correct measuring container, so that your life may be extended in the land the Lord your God is about to give you.
Owe no one anything, except to love one another, for the one who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.
Social duties » Of impartiality » Partiality forbidden
Before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, I solemnly charge you to carry out these commands without prejudice or favoritism of any kind.
"'You must not deal unjustly in judgment: you must neither show partiality to the poor nor honor the rich. You must judge your fellow citizen fairly.
They must not discriminate in judgment, but hear the lowly and the great alike. Nor should they be intimidated by human beings, for judgment belongs to God. If the matter being adjudicated is too difficult for them, they should bring it before me for a hearing.
These people are grumblers and fault-finders who go wherever their desires lead them, and they give bombastic speeches, enchanting folks for their own gain.
These sayings also are from the wise: To show partiality in judgment is terrible:
Social duties » In relation to food in relation to speech » Truthfulness
Stand firm therefore, by fastening the belt of truth around your waist, by putting on the breastplate of righteousness,
Therefore, having laid aside falsehood, each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members of one another.
These are the things you must do: Speak the truth, each of you, to one another. Practice true and righteous judgment in your courts.
The Israelites who remain will not act deceitfully. They will not lie, and a deceitful tongue will not be found in their mouth. Indeed, they will graze peacefully like sheep and lie down; no one will terrify them."
The one who tells the truth will endure forever, but the one who lies will last only for a moment.
Social duties » Mercifulness » Of giving just weights
The Lord abhors dishonest scales, but an accurate weight is his delight.
You must have honest balances, honest weights, an honest ephah, and an honest hin. I am the Lord your God who brought you out from the land of Egypt.
Honest scales and balances are from the Lord; all the weights in the bag are his handiwork.
Social duties » Of home-keeping » Of returning good for evil, encouraged
If you see the donkey of someone who hates you fallen under its load, you must not ignore him, but be sure to help him with it.
If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink,
But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, because he is kind to ungrateful and evil people.
See that no one pays back evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.
Rather, if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing this you will be heaping burning coals on his head.
Social duties » Mercifulness » Of good example
By faith Abel offered God a greater sacrifice than Cain, and through his faith he was commended as righteous, because God commended him for his offerings. And through his faith he still speaks, though he is dead.
As an example of suffering and patience, brothers and sisters, take the prophets who spoke in the Lord's name.
For to this you were called, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving an example for you to follow in his steps.
It was not because we do not have that right, but to give ourselves as an example for you to imitate.
Social duties » In relation to food in relation to speech » To honour rulers
He said to his men, "May the Lord keep me far away from doing such a thing to my lord, who is the Lord's chosen one, by extending my hand against him. After all, he is the Lord's chosen one."
Yet these men, as a result of their dreams, defile the flesh, reject authority, and insult the glorious ones.
Honor all people, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the king.
Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except by God's appointment, and the authorities that exist have been instituted by God.
Social duties » Fidelity in business » Kindness, encouraged
Be devoted to one another with mutual love, showing eagerness in honoring one another.
Such trials show the proven character of your faith, which is much more valuable than gold -- gold that is tested by fire, even though it is passing away -- and will bring praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.
Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with a heart of mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience,
Love is patient, love is kind, it is not envious. Love does not brag, it is not puffed up.
Instead, be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ also forgave you.
Social duties » Fidelity in business » Justice, encouraged
Masters, treat your slaves with justice and fairness, because you know that you also have a master in heaven.
You must pursue justice alone so that you may live and inherit the land the Lord your God is giving you.
This is what the Lord says, "Promote justice! Do what is right! For I am ready to deliver you; I am ready to vindicate you openly.
To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.
Social duties » Compassion » Duty to enemies
"If you encounter your enemy's ox or donkey wandering off, you must by all means return it to him.
Rather, if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing this you will be heaping burning coals on his head.
But I say to you, love your enemy and pray for those who persecute you,
If I have rejoiced over the misfortune of my enemy or exulted because calamity found him --
Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, and when he stumbles do not let your heart rejoice,
Social duties » Sympathy the marks of true » Human, examples of
When Job's three friends heard about all this calamity that had happened to him, each of them came from his own country -- Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite. They met together to come to show sympathy for him and to console him.
All the land was weeping loudly as all these people were leaving. As the king was crossing over the Kidron Valley, all the people were leaving on the road that leads to the desert.
so many of the Jewish people of the region had come to Martha and Mary to console them over the loss of their brother.)
Social duties » Benevolence, the duty of » Paul's exhortation
Tell them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, to be generous givers, sharing with others.
And do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.
By all these things, I have shown you that by working in this way we must help the weak, and remember the words of the Lord Jesus that he himself said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"
Contribute to the needs of the saints, pursue hospitality.
So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who belong to the family of faith.
Social duties » Parental parental duties » Peaceableness, the righteous cultivate the spirit of
If the anger of the ruler flares up against you, do not resign from your position, for a calm response can undo great offenses.
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and not hypocritical.
An elder must be blameless, the husband of one wife, with faithful children who cannot be charged with dissipation or rebellion.
Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness, for without it no one will see the Lord.
Social duties » Of home-keeping » Of restraining the tongue
If someone thinks he is religious yet does not bridle his tongue, and so deceives his heart, his religion is futile.
For the one who wants to love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from uttering deceit.
The one who guards his words guards his life, but whoever is talkative will come to ruin.
Social duties » Of home-keeping » Of lending
Instead, you must be sure to open your hand to him and generously lend him whatever he needs.
All day long he shows compassion and lends to others, and his children are blessed.
It goes well for the one who generously lends money, and conducts his business honestly.
But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, because he is kind to ungrateful and evil people.
Social duties » Brotherly love » Cheerfulness, the duty of
I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. In the world you have trouble and suffering, but take courage -- I have conquered the world."
A cheerful heart brings good healing, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
Therefore keep up your courage, men, for I have faith in God that it will be just as I have been told.
Social duties » In relation to food in relation to speech » Visitation of sick
Is anyone among you ill? He should summon the elders of the church, and they should pray for him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord.
When Job's three friends heard about all this calamity that had happened to him, each of them came from his own country -- Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite. They met together to come to show sympathy for him and to console him.
Now Elisha had a terminal illness. King Joash of Israel went down to visit him. He wept before him and said, "My father, my father! The chariot and horsemen of Israel!"
I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.'
King Joram returned to Jezreel to recover from the wounds he received from the Syrians in Ramah when he fought against King Hazael of Syria. King Ahaziah son of Jehoram of Judah went down to visit Joram son of Ahab in Jezreel, for he was ill.
Social duties » Parental parental duties » The correction of children
Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far from him.
Discipline your child, for there is hope, but do not set your heart on causing his death.
Do not withhold discipline from a child; even if you strike him with the rod, he will not die.
The one who spares his rod hates his child, but the one who loves his child is diligent in disciplining him.
Social duties » Parental parental duties » Reverence for aged, general references to
So Elihu son of Barakel the Buzite spoke up: "I am young, but you are elderly; that is why I was fearful, and afraid to explain to you what I know.
Listen to your father who begot you, and do not despise your mother when she is old.
You must stand up in the presence of the aged, honor the presence of an elder, and fear your God. I am the Lord.
Do not address an older man harshly but appeal to him as a father. Speak to younger men as brothers, older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters -- with complete purity.
Social duties » Fidelity in business » Justice » The poor » Encouraged
If a king judges the poor in truth, his throne will be established forever.
The one who shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and will not be answered.
He upheld the cause of the poor and needy. So things went well for Judah.' The Lord says, 'That is a good example of what it means to know me.'
Social duties » Parental parental duties » To teach
and you must teach them to your children and speak of them as you sit in your house, as you walk along the road, as you lie down, and as you get up.
When your children ask you later on, "What are the stipulations, statutes, and ordinances that the Lord our God commanded you?"
his father and mother must seize him and bring him to the elders at the gate of his city.
Social duties » Compassion » Courtesy, general references to
Finally, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, affectionate, compassionate, and humble.
Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer everyone.
The next day we put in at Sidon, and Julius, treating Paul kindly, allowed him to go to his friends so they could provide him with what he needed.
Now in the region around that place were fields belonging to the chief official of the island, named Publius, who welcomed us and entertained us hospitably as guests for three days.
Social duties » Parental parental duties » To train
Train a child in the way that he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.
The living person, the living person, he gives you thanks, as I do today. A father tells his sons about your faithfulness.
(Qof) Get up! Cry out in the night when the night watches start! Pour out your heart like water before the face of the Lord! Lift up your hands to him for your children's lives; they are fainting at every street corner.
Social duties » Brotherly love » Abounding
And may the Lord cause you to increase and abound in love for one another and for all, just as we do for you,
But if you fulfill the royal law as expressed in this scripture, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself," you are doing well.
Social duties » Sympathy the marks of true » Burden-bearing
Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with a heart of mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience,
But we who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak, and not just please ourselves.
Social duties » Total abstinence from strong drink » Law from the nazarites
he must separate himself from wine and strong drink, he must drink neither vinegar made from wine nor vinegar made from strong drink, nor may he drink any juice of grapes, nor eat fresh grapes or raisins.
You have eaten no bread and drunk no wine or beer -- all so that you might know that I am the Lord your God!
Now be careful! Do not drink wine or beer, and do not eat any food that will make you ritually unclean.
Social duties » Parental parental duties » Peacemaking
Social duties » Of home-keeping » Admonitions concerning abiding at home
Indeed, wine will betray the proud, restless man! His appetite is as big as Sheol's; like death, he is never satisfied. He gathers all the nations; he seizes all peoples.
to be self-controlled, pure, fulfilling their duties at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the message of God may not be discredited.
Don't set foot too frequently in your neighbor's house, lest he become weary of you and hate you.
Social duties » Total abstinence from strong drink » Daniel's temperance principles
But Daniel made up his mind that he would not defile himself with the royal delicacies or the royal wine. He therefore asked the overseer of the court officials for permission not to defile himself.
I ate no choice food; no meat or wine came to my lips, nor did I anoint myself with oil until the end of those three weeks.
Social duties » Benevolence, the duty of » Christ's commands
Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide yourselves purses that do not wear out -- a treasure in heaven that never decreases, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys.
John answered them, "The person who has two tunics must share with the person who has none, and the person who has food must do likewise."
Social duties » Masters' duties » Prompt payment of wages
You must not oppress your neighbor or commit robbery against him. You must not withhold the wages of the hired laborer overnight until morning.
You must pay his wage that very day before the sun sets, for he is poor and his life depends on it. Otherwise he will cry out to the Lord against you, and you will be guilty of sin.
Social duties » Benevolence, the duty of » The wise man's advice
If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink,
Send your grain overseas, for after many days you will get a return.
Social duties » Total abstinence from strong drink » Brotherly love demands
It is good not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything that causes your brother to stumble.
For this reason, if food causes my brother or sister to sin, I will never eat meat again, so that I may not cause one of them to sin.
Social duties » Parental parental duties » To nurture
Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but raise them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Fathers, do not provoke your children, so they will not become disheartened.
Social duties » Compassion » Mary magdalene and other women
Many women who had followed Jesus from Galilee and given him support were also there, watching from a distance. Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee.
Now after the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb.
Social duties » Compassion » Jonathan
Jonathan once again took an oath with David, because he loved him. In fact Jonathan loved him as much as he did his own life.
But Ittai replied to the king, "As surely as the Lord lives and as my lord the king lives, wherever my lord the king is, whether dead or alive, there I will be as well!"
Social duties » Parental parental duties » To control
He must manage his own household well and keep his children in control without losing his dignity.
Deacons must be husbands of one wife and good managers of their children and their own households.
Social duties » Mercifulness » Of david
But David said to Abishai, "Don't kill him! Who can extend his hand against the Lord's chosen one and remain guiltless?"
But David said, "What do we have in common, you sons of Zeruiah? You are like my enemy today! Should anyone be put to death in Israel today? Don't you realize that today I am king over Israel?"
Social duties » Brotherly love » Fervent
You have purified your souls by obeying the truth in order to show sincere mutual love. So love one another earnestly from a pure heart.
Dear friends, let us love one another, because love is from God, and everyone who loves has been fathered by God and knows God.
Social duties » Brotherly love » Sincere
Love must be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil, cling to what is good.
For the commandments, "Do not commit adultery, do not murder, do not steal, do not covet," (and if there is any other commandment) are summed up in this, "Love your neighbor as yourself."
Social duties » Sympathy the marks of true » Helpfulness
By all these things, I have shown you that by working in this way we must help the weak, and remember the words of the Lord Jesus that he himself said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"
Social duties » Compassion » The barbarians
For in fact you shared the sufferings of those in prison, and you accepted the confiscation of your belongings with joy, because you knew that you certainly had a better and lasting possession.
The local inhabitants showed us extraordinary kindness, for they built a fire and welcomed us all because it had started to rain and was cold.
Social duties » Sympathy the marks of true » Visitation of the needy
Finally, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, affectionate, compassionate, and humble.
Pure and undefiled religion before God the Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their misfortune and to keep oneself unstained by the world.
Social duties » Fidelity in business » The workmen under hilkiah
They gave money to the craftsmen and builders to buy chiseled stone and wood for the braces and rafters of the buildings that the kings of Judah had allowed to fall into disrepair. The men worked faithfully. Their supervisors were Jahath and Obadiah (Levites descended from Merari), as well as Zechariah and Meshullam (descendants of Kohath). The Levites, all of whom were skilled musicians,
Social duties » Benevolence, the duty of » Moses injunction
If your fellow Hebrew -- whether male or female -- is sold to you and serves you for six years, then in the seventh year you must let that servant go free. If you set them free, you must not send them away empty-handed. You must supply them generously from your flock, your threshing floor, and your winepress -- as the Lord your God has blessed you, you must give to them.
Social duties » Parental parental duties » To provide for
Look, for the third time I am ready to come to you, and I will not be a burden to you, because I do not want your possessions, but you. For children should not have to save up for their parents, but parents for their children.
Social duties » Mercifulness » Of Christ
But Jesus turned and rebuked them,
When they persisted in asking him, he stood up straight and replied, "Whoever among you is guiltless may be the first to throw a stone at her."
Social duties » Compassion » Constancy, examples of
Social duties » Compassion » Certain leaders in israel
Men were assigned to take the prisoners and find clothes among the plunder for those who were naked. So they clothed them, supplied them with sandals, gave them food and drink, and provided them with oil to rub on their skin. They put the ones who couldn't walk on donkeys. They brought them back to their brothers at Jericho, the city of the date palm trees, and then returned to Samaria.
Social duties » Brotherly love » Impartial
So you must love the resident foreigner because you were foreigners in the land of Egypt.
Social duties » Fidelity in business » Required of stewards
Social duties » Total abstinence from strong drink » Encouraged upon the priests
"Do not drink wine or strong drink, you and your sons with you, when you enter into the Meeting Tent, so that you do not die, which is a perpetual statute throughout your generations,
Social duties » Total abstinence from strong drink » The wise man's injunction
Do not look on the wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup, when it goes down smoothly.
Social duties » Fidelity in business » Nehemiah's treasurers
I gave instructions that Shelemiah the priest, Zadok the scribe, and a certain Levite named Pedaiah be put in charge of the storerooms, and that Hanan son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah, be their assistant, for they were regarded as trustworthy. It was then their responsibility to oversee the distribution to their colleagues.
Social duties » Masters' duties » Just dealing
Masters, treat your slaves with justice and fairness, because you know that you also have a master in heaven.
Social duties » Mercifulness » Of saul
But Saul said, "No one will be killed on this day. For today the Lord has given Israel a victory!"
Social duties » Compassion » Onesiphorus
May the Lord grant mercy to the family of Onesiphorus, because he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my imprisonment.
Social duties » Brotherly love » Unselfish
The second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'
Social duties » Total abstinence from strong drink » The law of the rechabites
But they answered, "We do not drink wine because our ancestor Jonadab son of Rechab commanded us not to. He told us, 'You and your children must never drink wine.
Social duties » Total abstinence from strong drink » Rule for kings
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to crave strong drink,
Social duties » Fidelity in business » The workmen under jehoiada
They did not audit the treasurers who disbursed the funds to the foremen, for they were honest.
Social duties » Masters' duties » Refraining from threats
Masters, treat your slaves the same way, giving up the use of threats, because you know that both you and they have the same master in heaven, and there is no favoritism with him.
Social duties » Compassion » The good samaritan
But a Samaritan who was traveling came to where the injured man was, and when he saw him, he felt compassion for him. He went up to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring oil and wine on them. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him.
Social duties » Sympathy the marks of true » Fellow-feeling for the unfortunate
Remember those in prison as though you were in prison with them, and those ill-treated as though you too felt their torment.
Social duties » Fidelity in business » Of joseph
So Potiphar left everything he had in Joseph's care; he gave no thought to anything except the food he ate. Now Joseph was well built and good-looking.
Social duties » Masters' duties » Consideration for employees
"If I have disregarded the right of my male servants or my female servants when they disputed with me, then what will I do when God confronts me in judgment; when he intervenes, how will I respond to him?
Social duties » Mercifulness » of Elisha
He replied, "Do not strike them down! You did not capture them with your sword or bow, so what gives you the right to strike them down? Give them some food and water, so they can eat and drink and then go back to their master."
Social duties » Mercifulness » Solomon
Solomon said, "If he is a loyal subject, not a hair of his head will be harmed, but if he is found to be a traitor, he will die."
Social duties » Sympathy the marks of true » Benevolence
I want you to share your food with the hungry and to provide shelter for homeless, oppressed people. When you see someone naked, clothe him! Don't turn your back on your own flesh and blood!
Social duties » Benevolence, the duty of » The prophet's words
I want you to share your food with the hungry and to provide shelter for homeless, oppressed people. When you see someone naked, clothe him! Don't turn your back on your own flesh and blood!
Social duties » Fidelity in business » of moses
Now Moses was faithful in all God's house as a servant, to testify to the things that would be spoken.
Social duties » Compassion » Priscilla and aquila
who risked their own necks for my life. Not only I, but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them.
Social duties » Compassion » Elisha
Elijah told Elisha, "Stay here, for the Lord has sent me to Bethel." But Elisha said, "As certainly as the Lord lives and as you live, I will not leave you." So they went down to Bethel.
Social duties » Compassion » Pharaoh's daughter
opened it, and saw the child -- a boy, crying! -- and she felt compassion for him and said, "This is one of the Hebrews' children."
Social duties » Brotherly love » Christ's love the standard of
My commandment is this -- to love one another just as I have loved you.
Social duties » Brotherly love » Proof of discipleship
Everyone will know by this that you are my disciples -- if you have love for one another."
Social duties » Fidelity in business » Of daniel
Consequently the supervisors and satraps were trying to find some pretext against Daniel in connection with administrative matters. But they were unable to find any such damaging evidence, because he was trustworthy and guilty of no negligence or corruption.
Social duties » Compassion » The philippian jailor
At that hour of the night he took them and washed their wounds; then he and all his family were baptized right away.
Social duties » Compassion » Thomas
So Thomas (called Didymus) said to his fellow disciples, "Let us go too, so that we may die with him."
Social duties » Compassion » Christ
Just before the Passover feast, Jesus knew that his time had come to depart from this world to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he now loved them to the very end.
Social duties » Total abstinence from strong drink » John the baptist a total abstainer
for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He must never drink wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit, even before his birth.
Social duties » Parental parental duties » To love
In this way they will train the younger women to love their husbands, to love their children,
Social duties » Compassion » Job
the blessing of the dying man descended on me, and I made the widow's heart rejoice;
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