Quotes about Ethics
Do not lie to one another, since you have taken off the old self with its practices,
- Colossians 3:9
As you know, we never used words of flattery or any pretext for greed. God is our witness!
- 1 Thessalonians 2:5
and no one should ever violate or exploit his brother in this regard, because the Lord will avenge all such acts, as we have already told you and solemnly warned you.
- 1 Thessalonians 4:6
Then you will behave properly toward outsiders, without being dependent on anyone.
- 1 Thessalonians 4:12
nor did we eat anyone’s food without paying for it. Instead, in labor and toil, we worked night and day so that we would not be a burden to any of you.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:8
Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it legitimately.
- 1 Timothy 1:8
for the sexually immoral, for homosexuals, for slave traders and liars and perjurers, and for anyone else who is averse to sound teaching
- 1 Timothy 1:10
influenced by the hypocrisy of liars, whose consciences are seared with a hot iron.
- 1 Timothy 4:2
At the same time they will also learn to be idle, going from house to house and being not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, discussing things they should not mention.
- 1 Timothy 5:13
As God’s steward, an overseer must be above reproach—not self-absorbed, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not greedy for money.
- Titus 1:7
In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,
- Titus 2:7
For He who said, “Do not commit adultery,” also said, “Do not murder.” If you do not commit adultery, but do commit murder, you have become a lawbreaker.
- James 2:11