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In the context of the Bible, "values" refer to the principles and standards of behavior that are deemed important and worthy of pursuit according to Scripture. These values are deeply rooted in the character of God and are reflected in His commandments and teachings throughout the Bible. They serve as a guide for believers in their daily lives, influencing their decisions, actions, and interactions with others.
Biblical Foundation of Values1.
Love: Central to Christian values is the commandment to love God and others. Jesus emphasized this in
Matthew 22:37-39, stating, "‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’" Love is the foundation upon which other values are built, as it reflects the nature of God Himself (1
John 4:8).
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Truth: The Bible places a high value on truth, as God is described as a God of truth (
Deuteronomy 32:4). Jesus declared, "I am the way and the truth and the life" (
John 14:6), underscoring the importance of truth in the life of a believer.
Ephesians 4:25 encourages believers to "put away falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor."
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Justice: Justice is a key value in Scripture, reflecting God's righteous nature.
Micah 6:8 states, "He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?" Believers are called to uphold justice and righteousness in their dealings with others.
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Humility: Humility is a value that is consistently praised in the Bible.
Proverbs 22:4 notes, "The reward of humility and the fear of the LORD is riches and honor and life." Jesus exemplified humility, as seen in
Philippians 2:5-8, where He "humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross."
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Integrity: Integrity involves living a life consistent with God's standards, both publicly and privately.
Proverbs 11:3 states, "The integrity of the upright guides them, but the perversity of the faithless destroys them." Believers are called to be people of integrity, reflecting God's holiness in their conduct.
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Compassion: Compassion is a value that reflects God's mercy and kindness.
Colossians 3:12 encourages believers to "clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience." Jesus demonstrated compassion throughout His ministry, healing the sick and caring for the marginalized.
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Stewardship: The Bible teaches that humans are stewards of God's creation.
Genesis 1:28 gives the mandate to "fill the earth and subdue it; rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and over every living creature that moves on the ground." This value calls for responsible management of resources and care for the environment.
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Faithfulness: Faithfulness is a value that reflects God's unwavering commitment to His promises.
Lamentations 3:22-23 declares, "Because of the LORD’s loving devotion we are not consumed, for His mercies never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness!" Believers are called to be faithful in their relationships and responsibilities.
Application of ValuesThe application of biblical values is seen in the lives of believers who strive to emulate the character of Christ. These values influence ethical decision-making, interpersonal relationships, and community involvement. They serve as a moral compass, guiding believers to live in a manner that honors God and reflects His love to the world. The Apostle Paul encapsulates this in
Philippians 4:8, urging believers to focus on "whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things."
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Luke 6:31And as you would that men should do to you, do you also to them likewise.
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And the second is like, namely this, You shall love your neighbor as yourself. There is none other commandment greater than these.
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Matthew 7:12
Therefore all things whatever you would that men should do to you, do you even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.
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Leviticus 19:18
You shall not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the LORD.
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James 4:11-12
Speak not evil one of another, brothers. He that speaks evil of his brother, and judges his brother, speaks evil of the law, and judges the law: but if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law, but a judge.
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James 1:19-20
Why, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
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James 1:26
If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridles not his tongue, but deceives his own heart, this man's religion is vain.
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James 2:1
My brothers, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons.
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Matthew 6:24
No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.
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Greek
3053. logismos -- a reasoning, a thought... 3053 (from 3049 , "to reckon") -- properly, "bottom-line" reasoning that reflects
someone's
values, ie how they assign in determining what .
...987. blasphemeo -- to slander, hence to speak lightly or profanely...
... 987 (from , "sluggish, slow" and 5345 , "reputation, fame") -- properly, to acknowledge
good (worthy of respect, veneration); hence, to which moralvalues....
1380. dokeo -- to have an opinion, to seem
... estimate). 1380 ("suppose") directly reflects the (values) of the person
making the , ie showing what they (or ) as an . [1380 () is...
2473. isopsuchos -- like-minded
... 2473 (an adjective, derived from 2470 , "equivalent, equal" and 5590, "soul") --
properly, of equal-soul; having (values) because , ie equally (similarly...
1557. ekdikesis -- vengeance, vindication
... 1557 (a feminine noun derived from 1537 , " and " and 1349 , "justice, judge") --
properly, judgment which fully executes the core-values (standards) of the...
Strong's Hebrew
6186b. arak -- to value, tax... Word Origin denominative verb from erek Definition to value, tax NASB Word Usage
taxed (1), value (4),
values (1). 6186a, 6186b. arak. 6187 .
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June the Fourth Life's RealValues
... JUNE The Fourth LIFE'S REALVALUES. PROVERBS viii.10-19. Here is a man
who knows the relativevalues of things. "Instruction is...
MattidiaValues Baptism Aright.
... Homily XIII. Chapter X."MattidiaValues Baptism Aright. And I:said: "Tell
us what it was that she said which made her faith manifest...
The Kingdom of God: ItsValues
... PART II. THE SOCIAL IDEAL OF JESUS Chapter IV. The Kingdom Of God: Its
Values. The Right Social Order is the Highest Good for All...
The Book of Humanity
... We must next note that an understanding of the Bible cannot advance far until it
realizes the emphasis on the humanvalues set before us in the scriptural books...
The First Season
... 3. Keep down thy vain heart by this consideration; Godvalues no man the more
for these things. Godvalues no man by outward excellencies...
Sacrifice Hallows and Increases the Gift.
... sacrifice hallows what it touches. And under its hallowing touchvalues increase
by long leaps and big bounds. Here is a fine opportunity...
Foreign Exchange.
... There will be a strange readjustment ofvalues on the other side. Some men of
splendid strength have spent it in accumulating earth's wealth....
Book Two He Concentrates Here on his Sixteenth Year, a Year of...
... which we live here has its own peculiar attractiveness because it has a certain
measure of comeliness of its own and a harmony with all these inferiorvalues....
Christ's Pastoral Prayer for his People
... "They shall be mine, saith the Lord of hosts, in that day when I makeup my jewels."
Every man has something or other which hevalues above the rest of his...
How the Bishop is to Treat the Innocent, the Guilty, and the...
... either not venture to despise their authority, and to enter into the Church of God
at all, as one smitten by his own conscience: or if hevalues nothing, and...
Thesaurus
Values (4 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Values (4 Occurrences). Leviticus
... bad. As you the
priest
values it, so shall it be. (WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS).
...Valuer (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) One whovalues; an appraiser. Multi-Version
Concordance Valuer (1 Occurrence). Leviticus 27:32 And...
Table (125 Occurrences)
... 8. (n.) Any collection and arrangement in a condensed form of many particulars or
values, for ready reference, as of weights, measures, currency, specific...
Eve (5 Occurrences)
... To bring out its spiritualvalues more clearly he takes the pair before they are
aware of the species meanings of sex or family, while they are "naked" yet...
Predestination
... Present Needs andValues of the Doctrine LITERATURE 1. Predestination as a Biblical
Question: Predestination can be, and has sometimes been, regarded as a...
Babylonia (17 Occurrences)
... There are over 500 characters, each one of which has from one to manyvalues.
The combination of two or more characters also has manyvalues....
Truth (380 Occurrences)
... in Jesus Christ in whom "grace and truth came" (John 1:17), and finally in man
apprehending, accepting and practically realizing the essentialvalues of life...
Value (138 Occurrences)
... In an artistic composition, the character of any one part in its relation to other
parts and to the whole; -- often used in the plural; as, thevalues are well...
Quality (14 Occurrences)
... (See NAS). Leviticus 27:12 and the priest shall value it, whether it is good
or bad. As you the priestvalues it, so shall it be. (See NIV)....
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