God has given each of us the ability to leave a lasting impact on the world. Whether through kindness, service, or faith, your life can shine for His glory. Today, we’ll explore Bible verses that encourage us to live with purpose and make a difference.
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Matthew 5:16 – Our good deeds shine before others
“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
1 Peter 2:12 – Live exemplary lives among non-believers
“Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.” – 1 Peter 2:12
Colossians 3:23 – Work wholeheartedly for the Lord
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.” – Colossians 3:23
Proverbs 11:30 – The fruit of righteousness leads to life
“The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise.” – Proverbs 11:30
Philippians 2:15 – Shine like stars in the universe
“So that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation. Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky.” – Philippians 2:15
Galatians 6:9 – Do not grow 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
Titus 2:7-8 – Be a model of good works
“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.” – Titus 2:7-8
Romans 12:21 – Overcome evil with good
“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” – Romans 12:21
James 2:14-17 – Faith without works is dead
“What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them?” – James 2:14-17
Matthew 28:19-20 – Make disciples of all nations
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” – Matthew 28:19-20
Luke 6:31 – Treat others the way you want to be treated
“Do to others as you would have them do to you.” – Luke 6:31
1 Corinthians 15:58 – Stand firm in your labor for the Lord
“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
Hebrews 10:24-25 – Spur one another on towards love and good deeds
“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together.” – Hebrews 10:24-25
2 Corinthians 9:8 – 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
Mark 10:45 – Serve others as Christ did
“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” – Mark 10:45
Proverbs 3:27 – Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due
“Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act.” – Proverbs 3:27
1 Timothy 6:18 – Be rich in good deeds
“Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.” – 1 Timothy 6:18
Matthew 25:40 – Serving others is serving 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
Proverbs 19:17 – Lending to the Lord by helping the poor
“Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.” – Proverbs 19:17
Matthew 6:1 – Perform acts of righteousness in secret
“Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.” – Matthew 6:1
Acts 20:35 – It is more blessed to give than to receive
“In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” – Acts 20:35
James 1:22 – Be doers of the word, not just hearers
“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” – James 1:22
2 Timothy 3:16-17 – The Word equips us for good works
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” – 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Mark 12:31 – Love your neighbor as yourself
“The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.” – Mark 12:31
Ephesians 2:10 – God created us for 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
Acts 9:36 – She was known for her good deeds
“In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated Dorcas). She was always doing good works and acts of charity.” – Acts 9:36
Matthew 7:12 – The Golden Rule for the impact we create
“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
Isaiah 58:10 – Sharing bread with the hungry
“And if you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness, and your night will become like the noonday.” – Isaiah 58:10
John 15:12 – Love one another as He commanded
“My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.” – John 15:12
Philippians 4:9 – Practice what you have learned
“Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.” – Philippians 4:9