‘God Hates Bribery.’
a) Proverbs 15:27. The person who hates bribery will live.
b) Proverbs 28:16. A ruler will have a long reign if he hates bribery.
c) Proverbs 29:4. A ruler who demands bribes destroys his Nation.
d) Exodus 18:21. Capable and honest people fear God and hate bribes.
e) Exodus 23:8. Bribes always hurt the cause of people who are in the right.
f) Deuteronomy 16:19. Bribes blind the eyes of the wise people and corrupt the decisions of the godly people.
g) Isaiah 33:15. Stay far away from bribes.
(This QT is very clear: God Hates Bribery)
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‘Our Hope Is In Christ.’
Hebrews 6:19-20.
a) This Hope is certain.
b) This Hope is something to hold on to.
c) This Hope is strong.
d) This Hope is secure.
e) This Hope goes into the Most Holy Place behind the veil.
f) This Hope is in Jesus, our High Priest.
(Through this Second one I am assured that My Hope Is In Christ)
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Chris.
Bribes will always eventually cause hurt. Bribes are sin and God hates them sometimes people who bribe even try to bribe and manipulate God. Bribes are universal so they are universal sin.
