What does the Bible say about taking responsibility?

14 verses about taking responsibility, ranked by the votes of OpenBible.info readers, with the King James text.

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Bible verses about taking responsibility

1. Proverbs 28:13 — He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. 11 votes
2. Ezra 10:4 — Arise; for this matter belongeth unto thee: we also will be with thee: be of good courage, and do it. 9 votes
3. Luke 6:31 — And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise. 5 votes
4. Galatians 6:5 — For every man shall bear his own burden. 5 votes
5. 2 Thessalonians 3:6 — Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us. 5 votes
6. Romans 5:3 — And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; 4 votes
7. Ephesians 4:31 — Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: 4 votes
8. Proverbs 12:22 — Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight. 3 votes
9. Romans 12:2 — And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. 3 votes
10. Job 19:4 — And be it indeed that I have erred, mine error remaineth with myself. 2 votes
11. Romans 5:4 — And patience, experience; and experience, hope: 2 votes
12. Romans 12:1 — I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2 votes
13. Colossians 3:23 — And what soever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; 2 votes
14. Hebrews 13:5 — Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. 2 votes

Where these verses are

Romans (4), Proverbs (2), Ezra (1), Job (1), Luke (1), Galatians (1), Ephesians (1), Colossians (1), 2 Thessalonians (1), Hebrews (1)

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• Cheating
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• Developing Christian Character

Topical Bible data by OpenBible.info (https://www.openbible.info/topics/), CC BY 4.0. Votes reflect how many readers judged each verse relevant; they are not a doctrinal ranking. Verse text: King James Version.