Our actions and words toward others reveal the condition of our hearts. The Bible calls us to treat others with kindness, respect, and love. Today, we’ll look at Scriptures that challenge us to examine our behavior, seek forgiveness, and strive to treat everyone as God desires.
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Bible Verses About Treating Others Badly
Matthew 7:12 – The golden rule guides our interactions with others
“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.” – Matthew 7:12
Romans 12:17 – We are called to strive for peaceful relationships
“Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.” – Romans 12:17
Luke 6:31 – Treat others as you wish to be treated
“Do to others as you would have them do to you.” – Luke 6:31
Galatians 5:14 – Love fulfills the law in our treatment of others
“For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” – Galatians 5:14
Proverbs 11:17 – Kindness reflects well on our character
“Those who are kind benefit themselves, but the cruel bring ruin on themselves.” – Proverbs 11:17
Ephesians 4:32 – Compassion is key in our dealings with one another
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” – Ephesians 4:32
1 Peter 3:9 – We should respond to negativity with kindness
“Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.” – 1 Peter 3:9
James 4:11 – Speaking ill of others is discouraged
“Brothers and sisters, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against a brother or sister or judges them speaks against the law and judges it.” – James 4:11
Matthew 5:44 – Love and pray for our enemies
“But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” – Matthew 5:44
Colossians 3:13 – Forgiveness is essential in our relationships
“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” – Colossians 3:13
Proverbs 16:28 – Gossip damages relationships
“A perverse person stirs up conflict, and a gossip separates close friends.” – Proverbs 16:28
1 John 4:20 – Our love for God is shown in our love for others
“Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen.” – 1 John 4:20
Hebrews 12:14 – Pursuing peace is a command
“Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.” – Hebrews 12:14
Matthew 18:15 – Address conflicts directly and with love
“If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over.” – Matthew 18:15
John 13:34 – Our new command is to love one another
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” – John 13:34
Philippians 2:3 – Humility is key in our treatment of others
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.” – Philippians 2:3
Proverbs 14:21 – Treating others poorly reflects on our wisdom
“It is a sin to despise one’s neighbor, but blessed is the one who is kind to the needy.” – Proverbs 14:21
Matthew 25:40 – Actions toward others are actions toward Christ
“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’” – Matthew 25:40
Micah 6:8 – God requires us to act justly and love mercy
“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.” – Micah 6:8
Proverbs 20:22 – Trust in the Lord and do not seek revenge
“Do not say, ‘I’ll pay you back for this wrong!’ Wait for the Lord, and he will avenge you.” – Proverbs 20:22
Luke 10:27 – Love for God and neighbor is inseparable
“He answered: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind,’ and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” – Luke 10:27
2 Corinthians 5:10 – We will be held accountable for how we treat others
“For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad.” – 2 Corinthians 5:10
James 2:8 – The royal law requires love
“If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself,’ you are doing right.” – James 2:8
Psalm 101:5 – Being kind is a hallmark of integrity
“Whoever slanders their neighbor in secret, I will put to silence; whoever has haughty eyes and a proud heart, I will not tolerate.” – Psalm 101:5
John 15:12 – Our love for each other reflects Christ’s love
“My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.” – John 15:12
Matthew 6:14 – Forgiveness is vital for our own forgiveness
“For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.” – Matthew 6:14
1 Thessalonians 5:15 – We should always strive for what is good
“Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:15