The Bible emphasizes the importance of doing what is right, even when it’s difficult. These verses encourage us to live with integrity and follow God’s path of righteousness.
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Bible Verses About Doing What Is Right
Proverbs 21:3 – Doing what is right and just pleases the Lord
“To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.” – Proverbs 21:3
1 Peter 3:4 – Doing what is right is of great worth in God’s sight
“Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.” – 1 Peter 3:4
Micah 6:8 – God has shown us what is right, to act justly and to 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 12:15 – The way of a fool is right in his own eyes
“The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.” – Proverbs 12:15
1 John 2:29 – Everyone who does what is right has been born of God
“If you know that he is righteous, you know that everyone who does what is right has been born of him.” – 1 John 2:29
James 4:17 – If we know what is right to do but don’t do it, it is sin
“If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin for them.” – James 4:17
Proverbs 3:6 – Acknowledge God in all your ways, and He will make your paths straight
“In all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” – Proverbs 3:6
Matthew 5:16 – Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works
“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” – Matthew 5:16
Colossians 3:17 – Whatever you do, do it in the name of the Lord Jesus
“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” – Colossians 3:17
James 1:22 – Be doers of the word, and not hearers only
“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” – James 1:22
Proverbs 21:21 – Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity, and honor
“Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity, and honor.” – Proverbs 21:21
Psalm 37:3 – Trust in the Lord and do good, dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture
“Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.” – Psalm 37:3
Galatians 6:9 – Let us not become weary in doing good
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” – Galatians 6:9
Proverbs 28:27 – Those who give to the poor will lack nothing
“Those who give to the poor will lack nothing, but those who close their eyes to them receive many curses.” – Proverbs 28:27
Matthew 7:12 – Do to others what you would have them do to you
“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
Psalm 34:14 – Turn from evil and do good, seek peace and pursue it
“Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.” – Psalm 34:14
Proverbs 11:19 – Truly the righteous attain life, while whoever pursues evil finds death
“Truly the righteous attain life, but whoever pursues evil finds death.” – Proverbs 11:19
1 Corinthians 15:58 – Let your labor be in the Lord, knowing it is not in vain
“Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.” – 1 Corinthians 15:58
Galatians 5:22-23 – The fruits of the Spirit include goodness and faithfulness
“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.” – Galatians 5:22-23
Titus 3:8 – Trustworthy sayings should be upheld, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to do good deeds
“This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone.” – Titus 3:8
Psalm 15:2 – He who walks blamelessly and does what is righteous will dwell in the presence of the Lord
“The one whose walk is blameless, who does what is righteous, who speaks the truth from their heart.” – Psalm 15:2
Hebrews 10:24 – Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds
“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.” – Hebrews 10:24
Romans 12:17 – Do not repay anyone evil for evil
“Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.” – Romans 12:17
Psalm 125:4 – Do good, O Lord, to those who are good, to those who are upright in heart
“Do good, O Lord, to those who are good, to those who are upright in heart.” – Psalm 125:4
Romans 12:21 – Overcome evil with good
“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” – Romans 12:21
Proverbs 13:21 – Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity is the reward of the righteous
“Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity is the reward of the righteous.” – Proverbs 13:21
2 Corinthians 9:8 – God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work
“And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.” – 2 Corinthians 9:8
Galatians 6:10 – Do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers
“Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.” – Galatians 6:10
Psalm 11:7 – For the Lord is righteous, he loves justice; the upright will see his face
“For the Lord is righteous, he loves justice; the upright will see his face.” – Psalm 11:7
Ephesians 2:10 – We are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works
“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” – Ephesians 2:10
Proverbs 14:22 – Do not those who plot evil go astray?
“Do not those who plot evil go astray? But those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness.” – Proverbs 14:22
Romans 12:9 – Hate what is evil; cling to what is good
“Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.” – Romans 12:9
Isaiah 1:17 – Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed.
“Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.” – Isaiah 1:17
Romans 2:13 – It is not the hearers of the law who are righteous, but the doers of the law
“For it is not those who hear the law who are righteous in God’s sight, but it is those who obey the law who will be declared righteous.” – Romans 2:13
Proverbs 19:17 – One who is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done
“Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.” – Proverbs 19:17
Titus 3:14 – Let our people learn to devote themselves to good works
“Our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not be unfruitful.” – Titus 3:14
1 Timothy 6:17-18 – Command the rich to do good, to be rich in good deeds
“Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.” – 1 Timothy 6:17-18
James 2:17 – Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead
“In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.” – James 2:17
Matthew 7:21 – Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven
“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.” – Matthew 7:21
Psalm 119:105 – Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path
“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” – Psalm 119:105
Matthew 25:35-36 – 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
“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.” – Matthew 25:35-36