Luke 12:20. To understand the definition of values you need to have some examples of values. The parable of the rich fool in Luke 12 provides excellent examples of values. Basically, a value is a thing that someone values. The object of a value can range from material things to spiritual things. Material things include such things as food, money, cars, and houses to name a few. On the other end of the spectrum, values can be spiritual in nature and include such things as truth, love, righteousness, and peace.

Proverbs 21:8. The Bible tells us how to add value and how not to add value in any situation. Proverbs 21:8 says, “The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right.” This scripture is telling us that if we live by the way of man we will be full of strife and disobedience not adding value to the world around us. On the other hand if we live a life of purity that is pleasing to God, we will add value and our works will be right. The way of man is froward. Froward meaning “habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition”.

Ephesians 2:2. The Ingle-Welzel Cultural Map of the World (see map) provides an excellent graphic depiction of what shapes cultural values (See World Values Survey Site for more information on the Ingle-Welzel Cultural Map). Cultural values are principles, standards, or qualities considered worthwhile or desirable to a given society. The depicted cultural map defines all cultures on a two-dimensional scale: how religious the society and the capability of the society to fulfill individual needs.

Romans 2:1. Even though it is human nature to judge people that is no excuse to do it. God is very clear about us judging people – don't do it. We are to give people the truth, God's Word. We are not to use God's Word (the Truth) to be judge and jury over people. It does not matter how someone hurts you or is disgusting or just plain evil. These are no excuses to judge other people. God is the ultimate judge. If you judge people, God will judge you because you attempting to upsurge God's authority.

Ezekiel 28:15. The definition of perfection means "lacking nothing essential to the whole; complete of its nature or kind". From a Christian perspective, the definition of perfection means being without sin. The Bible tells us that sin in its most basic form is being disobedient to God. The Bible tells us that only through our faith in Jesus Christ can we obediently yield to God and be without sin - be perfect. Jesus is perfect. When Jesus walked on this Earth in human form He was without sin. He was perfect.

1 John 2:4. So many people will say they are a Christian or they attend church regularly, but in reality they continue to make wrong choices about the way they live their lives. Many of us continue to place things above God such as sex outside of marriage, love of money, self-pride, and much more. We will continue to do things that do not please God, and we will continue to say we love God and that we know him. 1 John 2:4 says, "He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him."

Titus 1:16. Many people profess to know God, but they are without conscience. Many people may really believe they know God, but in their works they deny Him. Many people may talk about their love of God and profess His word, but their action show they are without conscience (Titus 1:15-16, "Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled. They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.").

Genesis 4:7. Cain did not chose the path of obedience unto righteousness. Even after Cain had provided an unworthy offering to God and God counseled Cain on how to be right with Him, Cain continued to go his own way. Cain chose not to be obedient to God and love God. Cain also did not make a prudent choice in regard to loving his neighbor. Cain chose to murder his brother instead of loving his brother Abel (Genesis 4:3-8). This path of sin is not a prudent choice resulting in self-destruction, a hate for your fellow man, and a hate for God.

1 Timothy 6:10. Without God in your life, it is natural to think that if you have more money, you will be more happy. The truth is that many people that have money are unsatisfied. This is because they are denying God, their true source of joy. In their continual denial of God, people will acquire an unquenchable and insatiable desire for money and possessions.

Hosea 7:13. When we define deceit another aspect is it suppresses the truth. In Christianity deceit results in people not even knowing they need salvation and redemption through Jesus Christ. Through deceit we either do not know God or we have a corrupt view of God. Because of deceit we stay followers of Satan headed for destruction. Through deceit we become haters of God instead of lovers of God. We let Satan keep us in bondage even though Jesus Christ has already done everything necessary on the cross for all of us to be redeemed (Hosea 7:13, “Woe unto them!