31 Bible Verses about Doing The Right Thing

So, the person who knows the good [he ought] to be doing, but is not doing it, is sinning.

For, if it is God's will that you should suffer, it is better [for you] that it be on account of doing right than doing wrong.

But it is no credit to you if you put up with a beating you deserve. But if you patiently tolerate suffering for doing good, this is pleasing to God.

For it is God's will that, by doing good, you should put to silence the ignorant [talk and actions] of foolish people.

And we should not become tired of doing good things, for eventually we will receive [never ending life] if we do not give up.

For I do not do the good [things] I want to, but I practice the evil [things] I do not want to.

For we take measures to do what is honorable, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of people.

But when you give money to help poor people, do not allow your left hand to know what your right hand is doing [i.e., do it inconspicuously]

It would have been better for them if they had not known the right way [to God] than, after knowing it, to turn back from the sacred message that had been presented to them.

Now, it is fine for someone to want to seek you out anytime, if it is for a good purpose, and not just when I am around [to be impressed].

For I do not [really] understand what I am doing; I practice what I do not want to and I hate what I do. [Note: This highly controversial section (verses 14b-25) is here viewed as the struggles of the apostle Paul after his conversion, and by extension, of all Christians. See Bruce, pages 150ff; Murray, pages 255ff; Lard, pages 236ff].

knowing that whatever good deed a person does, he will be rewarded for it from the Lord, whether he is a slave or a free person.

Jesus answered him, "You do not understand what I am doing, but you will later on."

But only one thing is [really] needful. For Mary has made the better choice, which will not be taken away from her."

"And why do you not judge for yourselves what is right?

And who do you think would [try to] hurt you if you become enthusiastic for doing what is right?

But even if you have to suffer for doing what was right, you still have [God's] blessing. So, do not be afraid of the threats [of your persecutors], and do not let it worry you.

Render your service wholeheartedly, as you would to the Lord, and not [just] to people,

But you, brothers, should not get tired of doing what is right.

(For when the [unconverted] Gentiles, who do not have the law of Moses, instinctively practice [some of] its requirements, they become their own lawmakers, even though they do not have the law of Moses.

The person who is doing wrong should continue to do wrong [if he wants to]; and the person who is [morally] filthy should continue to be [morally] filthy [if he wants to]; and the person who does what is right should continue to do right [if he wants to]; and the person who is living a holy life should continue to live holy [if he wants to]."

For [our] rulers are not a threat to [the person doing] a good deed, but to [the person doing] an evil one. So, do you want to avoid having to be afraid of the authorities? Then do what is good and you will be commended by them [generally].

So, I find this principle [at work]: [Although] I want to do what is good, evil is [always] present [and often wins out].

And that slave who knew what his master wanted, but did not make preparations [i.e., for his master's return], or do what his master wanted, will be whipped with many lashes.

Here is how the children of God and the children of the devil can be recognized: All those who do not continue to do what is right do not belong to God. Also, the person who does not continue to love his brother [or sister does not belong to God].

For I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my flesh, for the desire to do good is present in my heart, but the ability to carry it out [consistently] is not.

Put everything [i.e., speakers and their messages] to the test, [then] hold onto what is good.

"Be careful that you do not do your good deeds in front of people for the purpose of being seen by them, for [if you do] you will not have a reward from your Father in heaven.

Children, you should obey your parents in the Lord [i.e., as part of your Christian responsibility], for this is the right thing to do.

To the ones who continue doing what is good and who look for glory, honor and immortal life [God will give] never ending life.

But Martha was preoccupied with all the preparations [i.e., for entertaining her beloved guest] and came up to Jesus and said, "Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to do all the work by myself? Ask her to help me."