What does the Bible say about how to treat people?

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The Bible teaches us to treat every person with the love, mercy, dignity, and truth that reflect God’s own character. Jesus gives the guiding rule in Matthew 7:12: do to others what you would have them do to you. First Corinthians 13:4-7 describes love as patient, kind, humble, forgiving, and steadfast, rather than self-seeking or resentful. Romans 12:15-20 calls believers to share others’ joys and sorrows, pursue peace, and overcome evil with good instead of taking revenge. Matthew 25:31-46 shows that care for the needy matters deeply to Christ, while John 3:16-17 grounds our mercy in God’s saving love for the world.