Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Right And Wrong?
11 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Right And Wrong in the Bible
Explore what the Bible says about right and wrong. This collection of 12 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
Top 10 Verses About Right And Wrong
- 1Proverbs 14:12
“There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.”
KJV - 2Proverbs 22:6
“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Train: or, Catechise in: Heb. in his way”
KJV - 3Isaiah 5:20
“Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! call: Heb. say concerning evil, It is good, etc”
KJV - 4Matthew 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 - 5
- 6John 3:19
“And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.”
KJV - 7Romans 7:15
“For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I. allow: Gr. know”
KJV - 8Romans 13:1
“Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. ordained: or, ordered”
KJV - 9Romans 13:8
“Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.”
KJV - 10Colossians 3:17
“And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Right And Wrong? (3 Verses)
“There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.”
“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Train: or, Catechise in: Heb. in his way”
“Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! call: Heb. say concerning evil, It is good, etc”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Right And Wrong? (8 Verses)
“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.”
“And he said, That which cometh out of the man, that defileth the man.”
“And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.”
“For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I. allow: Gr. know”
“Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. ordained: or, ordered”
“Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.”
“And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.”
“Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Right And Wrong
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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 right and wrong. 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 right and wrong 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 right and wrong 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 right and wrong needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about right and wrong 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 right and wrong, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About Right And Wrong?
You have studied 11 verses about right and wrong. Now test your knowledge with chapter-by-chapter quizzes covering the books where these verses appear.