Attitudes, to other people

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 parallels Mark 12:31, Luke 10:27; 1 Corinthians 13:1–13; Ephesians 5:2; 1 Thessalonians 4:9; 1 John 3:11, 1 John 4:7

A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you also must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another.”

Forgiveness

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

Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

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

In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity.

Hospitality

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

Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.

Generosity

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

In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity.

Kindness

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

Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.

Humility

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

Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

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

And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.

Submission

Ephesians 5:21 Romans 13:1, Romans 13:5; 1 Peter 2:13; Ephesians 5:22–24; Colossians 3:18; 1 Timothy 2:11; 1 Peter 3:1, 1 Peter 3:5–6; James 3:17; 1 Peter 2:18 submission of slaves to masters; 1 Peter 5:5

Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.

Gentleness

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

Let your gentleness be apparent to all. The Lord is near.

Unselfishness

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

Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.

Pride

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

Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited.

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

Wrath is cruel and anger is like a flood, but who can withstand jealousy?

Judgment

Luke 6:37 parallel Matthew 7:1 See also John 8:3–7

Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.

Anger

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

Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice.

Hatred

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

Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that eternal life does not reside in a murderer.

Partiality

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

Now Israel loved Joseph more than his other sons, because Joseph had been born to him in his old age; so he made him a robe of many colors.