Dictionary of Bible Themes » 8000 The life of the believer » 8200 The character of the believer » 8240 ethics » 8242 ethics, personal
Scripture teaches that individuals have a responsibility before God for their conduct.
Ethical principles in relationships generally
Matthew 7:12; Matthew 22:39 pp Mark 12:31 See also Exodus 20:13-17 pp Deuteronomy 5:17-21; Leviticus 19:18; Luke 6:31; Romans 12:9-10; Galatians 6:10; 1 Timothy 5:10; 1 Peter 3:8
The importance of thoughts and motives
Matthew 6:1-4 See also Exodus 21:13-14; Matthew 5:22,28; Philippians 4:8; James 1:15
Personal ethics in relation to God
Idolatry prohibited
Exodus 20:4 pp Deuteronomy 5:8 See also Leviticus 26:1; Joshua 24:14; Acts 14:15; 1 John 5:21; Revelation 22:9
God's name to be honoured
Exodus 20:7 pp Deuteronomy 5:11 See also Leviticus 19:12; Deuteronomy 28:58; Matthew 5:34; Matthew 6:9 pp Luke 11:2; James 5:12
Sabbath observance
Exodus 20:8 pp Deuteronomy 5:12 See also Exodus 31:15; Exodus 34:21; Leviticus 26:2; Nehemiah 10:31; Isaiah 56:2
Obedience to God's commands
Acts 5:29 See also Deuteronomy 26:16; Matthew 7:21
Personal ethics and human relationships
Wives and husbands
Ephesians 5:22,25 See also Genesis 2:24; Deuteronomy 24:5; Matthew 19:6 pp Mark 10:9; 1 Corinthians 7:10-11; Colossians 3:18-19; 1 Peter 3:1,7
Children and parents
Ephesians 6:1-4 See also Exodus 20:12; Exodus 21:15; Leviticus 20:9; Deuteronomy 6:7; Proverbs 19:18; Proverbs 22:6; Proverbs 23:22; Colossians 3:20-21; 1 Timothy 3:4; Timothy 5:4
The extended family
1 Timothy 5:8 See also Leviticus 25:10,25,49; Numbers 36:8; Deuteronomy 25:5; 1 Samuel 20:29
Slaves and masters
Colossians 3:22; Colossians 4:1 See also Exodus 21:2; Ephesians 6:5,9; 1 Timothy 6:1; Titus 2:9; 1 Peter 2:18
Employers and employees
Leviticus 19:13 See also Deuteronomy 24:14-15; Job 31:13-14; Jeremiah 22:13; Malachi 3:5; James 5:4
See also
5191 thought 5404 masters 5520 servants 5680 family 5908 motives 7446 slavery 8266 holiness 8307 moderation 8452 neighbours, duty to 8768 idolatry
