Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About People Taking Advantage Of You?
17 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding People Taking Advantage Of You in the Bible
Explore what the Bible says about people taking advantage of you. This collection of 17 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
Top 10 Verses About People Taking Advantage Of You
- 1Deuteronomy 15:7
“If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poor brother:”
KJV - 2Proverbs 10:9
“He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.”
KJV - 3Proverbs 20:22
“Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.”
KJV - 4Proverbs 28:6
“Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.”
KJV - 5Matthew 6:14
“For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:”
KJV - 6Matthew 7:12
“Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.”
KJV - 7Mark 11:24
“Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.”
KJV - 8Luke 6:29
“And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not to take thy coat also.”
KJV - 9
- 10Luke 6:32
“For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them.”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About People Taking Advantage Of You? (4 Verses)
“If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poor brother:”
“He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.”
“Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.”
“Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About People Taking Advantage Of You? (13 Verses)
“For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:”
“Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.”
“Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.”
“And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not to take thy coat also.”
“And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.”
“For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them.”
“I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.”
“Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.”
“Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations. not: or, not to judge his doubtful thoughts”
“Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:”
“Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:”
“Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”
“From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members? fightings: or, brawlings lusts: or, pleasures”
How to Study What the Bible Says About People Taking Advantage Of You
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about people taking advantage of you. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about people taking advantage of you and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about people taking advantage of you is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on people taking advantage of you needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about people taking advantage of you with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about people taking advantage of you, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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