Social Standards in Scripture: Categorized Lists with Bible, Latter-day Saint, Islam & Hindu Passages
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- Modesty
Bible
- 1 Timothy 2:9–10 – “Women should adorn themselves… with modesty and self-control.”
- Proverbs 11:22 – “A beautiful woman without discretion is like a gold ring in a pig’s snout.”
- 1 Peter 3:3–4 – “Let your beauty… be the hidden person of the heart.”
- Isaiah 3:16–24 – Condemns the prideful display of wealth and beauty among the daughters of Zion.
- 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 – Emphasizes the body as a temple of the Holy Spirit, urging believers to honor God with their bodies.
LDS Scriptures
- Alma 1:27 – “Clothe themselves with neatness, and not costly apparel.”
- 1 Nephi 13:7 – Warning about pride and costly apparel.
- D&C 42:40 – “Thou shalt not be proud in thy heart; let all thy garments be plain.”
- Mosiah 4:26 – Encourages the well-off to clothe the naked and care for the needy, highlighting modest living.
Qur’an
- Surah 24:31 – Women to draw their veils over their bosoms and dress modestly.
- Surah 33:59 – Women should wear outer garments to be recognized and not harassed.
- Surah 7:26 – Advises believers to wear clothing that covers private parts and serves as adornment, emphasizing modesty.
Bhagavad Gita
- While not focused on clothing, it praises self-control, simplicity, and humility (BG 16:1–3).
- Gender Roles
Bible
- Genesis 1:27 – God created male and female in His image.
- Ephesians 5:22–25 – Wives submit, husbands love sacrificially.
- Titus 2:3–5 – Women to be homemakers, men to lead.
- 1 Corinthians 11:3: Establishes a hierarchy: God is the head of Christ, Christ is the head of man, and man is the head of woman.
- Colossians 3:18–19: Instructs wives to submit to husbands and husbands to love their wives.
LDS Scriptures
- The Family: A Proclamation to the World – Clear articulation of divine gender roles.
- Moses 5:1 – Eve worked alongside Adam, yet roles are distinct.
- D&C 132 – Notes divine order in eternal marriage (often controversial for its polygamy reference).
- D&C 25:5–9 – Counsels Emma Smith on her role, emphasizing support and spiritual guidance.
Qur’an
- Surah 4:34 – Men are protectors and maintainers of women.
- Surah 2:228 – Women have rights similar to men, but men have a degree above them.
- Surah 33:35 – Highlights equality in spiritual responsibilities and rewards for both men and women.
Bhagavad Gita
- No clear gender roles, but emphasizes spiritual equality through duty (dharma).
III. Marriage
Bible
- Genesis 2:24 – “A man shall leave his father and mother and cleave to his wife.”
- Hebrews 13:4 – “Marriage is honorable in all, and the bed undefiled.”
- Malachi 2:14–16 – God hates divorce; marriage is a covenant.
- Matthew 19:4–6 – Jesus emphasizes the sanctity of marriage, stating that man and woman become one flesh.
- 1 Corinthians 7:2–5 – Advises marriage as a means to avoid sexual immorality and emphasizes mutual consent in marital relations.
LDS Scriptures
- D&C 49:15–17 – Marriage is ordained of God.
- Jacob 2:27–28 – One wife; no whoredoms; monogamy emphasized (except when commanded).
- 3 Nephi 12:27–32 – Upholds Jesus’ teaching against adultery and lust.
- D&C 131:1–4 – Discusses the necessity of eternal marriage for exaltation.
Qur’an
- Surah 30:21 – Marriage is for tranquility and love.
- Surah 4:3 – Permits up to four wives with fairness.
- Surah 24:32 – Encourages marriage among single individuals, emphasizing chastity and mutual support.
Bhagavad Gita
- Not detailed on marriage, but marriage is considered part of dharma for householders.
- Chastity / Sexual Purity
Bible
- 1 Thessalonians 4:3 – “Abstain from sexual immorality.”
- 1 Corinthians 6:18–20 – Your body is a temple; flee fornication.
- Matthew 5:27–28 – Lust is spiritual adultery.
- Job 31:1 – Job declares a covenant with his eyes not to look lustfully at a young woman.
- Galatians 5:19–21 – Lists sexual immorality among acts of the flesh that prevent inheritance of God’s kingdom.
LDS Scriptures
- Alma 39 – Serious warning to Corianton about sexual sin.
- D&C 121:45 – Let virtue garnish thy thoughts.
- 3 Nephi 12:27–30 – Echoes Christ’s Sermon on the Mount on purity of heart.
- D&C 121:45 – Urges virtue and chastity, promising confidence in the presence of God.
Qur’an
- Surah 17:32 – “Do not approach adultery, it is shameful.”
- Surah 24:2 – Punishment for adultery under sharia.
- Surah 24:30–31 – Commands men and women to lower their gaze and guard their modesty.
Bhagavad Gita
- BG 6:14 – Brahmacharya (celibacy) is essential for spiritual discipline.
- Parenting / Obeying Parents
Bible
- Proverbs 22:6 – “Train up a child in the way he should go.”
- Ephesians 6:1–3 – “Children, obey your parents… it is the first commandment with a promise.”
- Exodus 20:12 – Honor your father and mother.
- Deuteronomy 6:6–7 – Instructs parents to diligently teach God’s commandments to their children.
- Proverbs 13:24 – States that disciplining a child is an act of love.
LDS Scriptures
- Mosiah 4:14–15 – Parents should not allow children to fight or lie.
- D&C 68:25–28 – Parents must teach children the gospel or be accountable.
- D&C 68:25–28 – Mandates parents to teach children faith, repentance, baptism, and the Holy Ghost.
Qur’an
- Surah 17:23–24 – Be kind and humble to parents.
- Surah 31:14 – Gratitude to parents is commanded.
- Surah 31:13–19 – Luqman’s advice to his son includes worshiping God alone and maintaining humility.
Bhagavad Gita
- Filial duty is part of one’s dharma; respect for elders is implicit in family-based obligations.
- Dating / Courtship
Bible
- Song of Solomon – Celebrates romantic love within boundaries.
- 2 Corinthians 6:14 – “Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers.”
- 1 Corinthians 7:1–9 – Encourages marriage over burning with passion.
- Genesis 24 – Describes Abraham’s servant seeking a wife for Isaac, emphasizing prayer and divine guidance.
LDS Scriptures
- No formal dating teachings, but For the Strength of Youth pamphlet (modern LDS guidance) emphasizes group dating, chastity, marrying in the covenant.
- For the Strength of Youth – Advises group dating and maintaining high standards of virtue.
Qur’an
- Courtship occurs via family or chaperoned meetings. Unchaperoned dating is discouraged.
- Surah 24:30–31 – Men and women should lower their gaze.
- Surah 24:33 – Encourages chastity for those who cannot marry until God provides means.
VII. Bearing Children
Bible
- Psalm 127:3–5 – “Children are a heritage from the Lord.”
- Genesis 1:28 – “Be fruitful and multiply.”
- 1 Timothy 5:14 – Young women encouraged to marry and raise children.
- Genesis 9:7 – God commands Noah’s descendants to be fruitful and multiply.
LDS Scriptures
- The Family: A Proclamation to the World – Commandment to multiply and replenish the earth.
- 1 Nephi 7:1 – God commands Lehi’s sons to marry and raise seed.
- 2 Nephi 2:25 – States that Adam fell that men might be, and men are that they might have joy, implying the importance of family.
Qur’an
- Surah 16:72 – Children as blessings and provisions from God.
- Surah 6:151 – Do not kill children for fear of poverty.
- Surah 42:49–50 – God grants daughters or sons to whom He wills, highlighting children as a gift.
Bhagavad Gita
- Family continuity is a duty (BG 1:40–44) – Emphasis on sustaining lineage.
VIII. Alcohol & Drugs
Bible
- Proverbs 20:1 – “Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging.”
- Ephesians 5:18 – “Do not get drunk on wine.”
- 1 Corinthians 6:10 – Drunkards will not inherit the kingdom.
- Proverbs 23:29–35 – Warns against the dangers of lingering over wine, leading to woe and sorrow.
LDS Scriptures
- D&C 89 (Word of Wisdom) – Abstain from alcohol, tobacco, coffee, and tea.
- Alma 55:8–13 – Use of wine for strategic deception.
Qur’an
- Surah 5:90 – Alcohol is from Satan; avoid it.
- Surah 2:219 – Alcohol has some benefit but more harm.
Bhagavad Gita
- BG 17:7–10 – Overindulgence in intoxicants leads to ignorance and suffering.
- Marrying Within the Faith / Parental Approval
Bible
- Deuteronomy 7:3–4 – Israelites warned not to marry foreigners to avoid idolatry.
- 2 Corinthians 6:14 – “Do not be unequally yoked.”
- Genesis 24 – Isaac marries within the covenant with parental arrangement.
- Ezra 9:1–2 – Expresses concern over intermarriage leading to unfaithfulness.
- 2 Corinthians 6:14 – Advises not to be unequally yoked with unbelievers, often interpreted as counsel to marry within the faith.
LDS Scriptures
- 2 Nephi 5:6 – Lehi’s family separates to preserve faith and covenant lineage.
- D&C 132 – Eternal marriage must be sealed by God’s authority.
- Modern guidance: marry within the Church and with parental support where possible.
Qur’an
- Surah 2:221 – Do not marry polytheists.
- Surah 5:5 – Muslim men may marry “people of the Book” (Jews, Christians).
- Surah 60:10 – Instructs believers not to maintain marriages with unbelieving women who do not emigrate for the cause of God.
Bhagavad Gita
- No strict teaching, but arranged marriage within caste and religion was traditional in Hindu dharma.
