Bible Verses About Justice,
Society, & the World
Explore Bible Topics and Scripture passages on justice, mercy, and living
faithfully in the world, with links to related themes and practical guidance.
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Discover what the Bible says about time. Explore key Scripture verses on God's sovereignty over our times, the weight of the present moment, waiting on his timing, and redeeming the days we have been given.
Explore Scripture verses on God as defender of the vulnerable, Isaiah 58, Matthew 25:40, and the biblical call to speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves.
Explore Scripture verses on God as the just Judge, Micah 6:8, Amos 5:24, Jesus and justice, and the biblical demand to act justly toward the vulnerable and oppressed.
What does the Bible say about creation? Explore Scripture verses on God as creator, the goodness of creation, humans made in God's image, creation and worship, and the new creation in Christ.
What does the Bible say about charity? Explore Scripture verses on the heart behind giving, the command to give to the poor, giving as worship, and why love makes charity more than generosity.
What does the Bible say about caring for the poor? Explore Scripture verses on God's heart for the poor, Old Testament law, the prophets, Jesus and the poor, and the early church's radical generosity.
What does the Bible say about beauty? Explore Scripture verses on the beauty of God and creation, the limits of physical beauty, inner beauty that lasts, and beauty in worship.
What does the Bible say about animals? Explore Scripture verses on God creating and caring for animals, human stewardship, and animals in God's larger redemptive story.
Discover what the Bible says about xenophobia. Explore key Scripture verses on God's care for foreigners, the command to love the stranger, the Good Samaritan, and the biblical vision of a community drawn from every nation.
Discover what the Bible says about immigration. Explore Scripture verses on welcoming the stranger, God's care for foreigners, Israel's identity as migrants, and the call to love those far from home.
Discover what the Bible says about widows and orphans. Explore key Scripture verses on God as defender of the vulnerable, the law's protection of the defenseless, and James's definition of pure religion.