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Scripture illustrates a range of attitudes towards other people, some of which are commended, while others are condemned.

Love

John 13:34-35 See also Matthew 22:39 pp Mark 12:31 pp Luke 10:27; 1 Corinthians 13:1-13; Ephesians 5:2; 1 Thessalonians 4:9; 1 John 3:11; John 4:7

Forgiveness

Colossians 3:13 See also Matthew 6:14; Mark 11:25; Luke 6:37; Luke 17:3; Ephesians 4:32

Helpfulness

Acts 9:36 See also Ezekiel 16:49; Matthew 25:44; Acts 20:35; 1 Corinthians 12:28; 2 Corinthians 9:2; 1 Timothy 5:9-10; Hebrews 6:10

Hospitality

Romans 12:13 See also Genesis 18:1-8; Luke 10:38; Hebrews 13:2

Generosity

2 Corinthians 8:2 See also Psalm 37:21,26; Matthew 10:8; Acts 10:2; 2 Corinthians 9:6-7; 1 Timothy 6:18

Kindness

Ephesians 4:32 See also Proverbs 14:31; 1 Corinthians 13:4; Colossians 3:12; 2 Timothy 2:24; Titus 2:4-5

Humility

1 Peter 5:5 See also Proverbs 3:34; Matthew 20:26-28 pp Mark 10:43-45; Philippians 2:3-8; Titus 3:1-2; James 3:13

Patience

1 Thessalonians 5:14 See also Proverbs 16:32; 1 Corinthians 13:4; Galatians 5:22; Ephesians 4:2; Colossians 1:11; 2 Timothy 4:2; James 5:7-11

Submission

Ephesians 5:21

Submission to governing authorities:

Romans 13:1,5; 1 Peter 2:13

Submission of wives to husbands:

Ephesians 5:22-24; Colossians 3:18; 1 Timothy 2:11; 1 Peter 3:1,5-6 James 3:17; 1 Peter 2:18 submission of slaves to masters; 1 Peter 5:5

Gentleness

Philippians 4:5 See also Galatians 5:23; Ephesians 4:2; Colossians 3:12

Unselfishness

Philippians 2:4 See also Proverbs 18:1; Galatians 5:19-20; Philippians 1:17; James 3:14,16

Pride

Romans 12:16 See also Proverbs 8:13; 2 Corinthians 12:7; Galatians 5:26

Jealousy

Proverbs 27:4 See also Genesis 30:1; Genesis 37:11; Acts 5:17; Acts 7:9; 1 Corinthians 3:3; 2 Corinthians 12:20

Judgment

Luke 6:37 pp Matthew 7:1 See also John 8:3-7

Anger

Ephesians 4:31 See also Genesis 4:3-5; 2 Kings 5:11; Mark 3:5; Ephesians 4:26; 1 Timothy 2:8

Hatred

1 John 3:15 See also 1 John 2:9,11; John 4:20

Partiality

Genesis 37:3 See also Genesis 25:28; Exodus 23:3; Leviticus 19:15; 1 Timothy 5:21; James 2:1-4

See also

5789  anger
5813  conceit
5875  hatred
5876  helpfulness
5897  judging others
5959  submission
6655  forgiveness, application
8260  generosity
8291  kindness
8298  love for one another
8356  unselfishness
8445  hospitality