30 Bible Verses About Doing The Right Thing

“To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.”

“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”

“Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.”

“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”

“If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin for them.”

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.”

“For it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.”

“Blessed are those who act justly, who always do what is right.”

“The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.”

“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”

“Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.”

“The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy.”

“The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity.”

“For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people.”

“God ‘will repay each person according to what they have done.’ To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give eternal life.”

“Teach me knowledge and good judgment, for I trust your commands.”

“because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good they do, whether they are slave or free.”

“For 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 invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.”

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”

“In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us.”

“Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.”

“Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.”

“Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone.”

“I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.”

“Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.”

“Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind.”

“For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and you will be commended. For the one in authority is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers do not bear the sword for no reason. They are God’s servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer.”

“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.”

“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds,”

“Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.”