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14 Bible Verses About Conduct

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    The Bible teaches that true strength lies in self-control and humility. Acting with integrity builds trust and respect. When you treat others with kindness, you reflect God’s love. Your actions define your character and guide your path.

    Below is the full list of bible verses on conduct (King James Version – KJV). The list is ranked in order of popularity and we hope you find the inspiration you need.

    Most Popular Bible Verses About Conduct

    John 14:15

    15 If ye love me, keep my commandments.”

    Related Themes: Holy Spirit Love Obedience Attitude Lust

    Proverbs 20:11

    11 Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.”

    Related Themes: Children Reputation Learning Education Youth

    Luke 10:27

    27 And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.”

    Related Themes: Strangers Jewelry Personal Responsibility Compromise Love

    1 Peter 1:15

    15 But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;”

    Related Themes: Holiness Lust Life Glorification

    Romans 13:4

    4 For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.”

    Related Themes: Justice Retribution Killing Revenge Respecting Your Parents

    Ephesians 5:3-4

    3 But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints;4 Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.”

    Related Themes: Lust Holiness Impurity Coveting Lust

    Matthew 5:38-39

    38 Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:39 But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.”

    Related Themes: Revenge Trespassing Bullying Justice Retribution

    Romans 12:19

    19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.”

    Related Themes: Criticism Justice Revenge Bullying Arguing

    Matthew 7:1-2

    1 Judge not, that ye be not judged.2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.”

    Related Themes: Judging Others Criticism Judging Others Gossip

    John 7:24

    24 Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.”

    Related Themes: Judging Others Discernment Criticism Resolving Conflict Modesty

    Proverbs 29:15

    15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.”

    Related Themes: Respecting Your Parents Children Education Discipline Wisdom

    1 Peter 3:1

    1 Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives;”

    Related Themes: Marriage Jewelry Morality Morals Jewelry

    2 Timothy 3:16-17

    16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.”

    Related Themes: Criticism Education Business Education Learning

    Proverbs 25:26

    26 A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.”

    Related Themes: Justice Standing Up For Yourself Self-Control Self-Defense Excommunication

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