Updated
kac September15, 2005
Selected Scripture Passages for Reflection
The Bible has much to say about social justice. Below are some Scripture references to help in your exploration of social justice and the Bible.
The New American Bible is available online. If you do not have a Bible immediately available, you may read these Scripture passages online.
So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet. For I have set you an example, that you also should do as I have done to you.
John 13:14-15
- Deuteronomy 15:1-11 (canceling debts/giving to the poor)
- Psalm 146:5-9 (the Lord watches over those in need)
- Matthew 25:31-46 (final judgment analogy/the sheep and the goats)
- John 13:1-17 (washing the feet of the disciples)
- Luke 10:25-37 (the Good Samaritan)
- Acts 4:32-36 (sharing possessions)
- James 2:14-17 (faith and deeds)