“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.” – Philippians 2:3
Bible Verses About Putting Others First
Love Your Neighbors
As we navigate our relationships with others, the Bible calls us to love our neighbors. This command emphasizes not only caring for those nearby but also prioritizing their needs and well-being. Love becomes a guiding principle that helps us to put others first in our daily lives. It reminds us that we should treat others with the same kindness and respect that we desire ourselves. When we act through love, it often leads us to selflessness, putting our neighbor’s needs above our own desires.
Luke 10:27
“He answered: ”Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.'” – Luke 10:27
John 15:12
“My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.” – John 15:12
1 John 4:7
“Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.” – 1 John 4:7
Galatians 5:13
“You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.” – Galatians 5:13
Romans 13:10
“Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.” – Romans 13:10
Selflessness in Action
Putting others first involves demonstrating selflessness in our actions. This means willingly sacrificing our time, resources, or comfort for the benefit of others. The Bible calls us to follow Christ’s example who lived for others rather than for Himself. Through acts of service and forgiveness, we can show the depth of our commitment to prioritize the needs of those around us. Each small act of kindness can lead to significant changes in our communities and beyond.
Mark 10:45
“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” – Mark 10:45
Philippians 2:4
“Not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.” – Philippians 2:4
Matthew 25:40
“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.'” – Matthew 25:40
Acts 20:35
“In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.'” – Acts 20:35
James 2:15-16
“Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace, keep warm and well fed,’ but does nothing about