Sermon Tone Analysis
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Bribery is sin
It is forbidden by God on the grounds of truth and justice
Ex 23:8; 2 Ch 19:7
See also Dt 10:17; Dt 16:18–20; Job 36:18
The prevalence of the sin
The seriousness of the sin
See also Dt 27:25; Is 1:23–24; Is 5:22–23; Is 33:15; Am 5:12; Mic 3:9–12
The results of bribery
Personal corruption
See also Ps 26:9–10; 1 Ti 6:10
The perversion of justice
See also Ex 23:8; Dt 16:19
The decay of society
See also Eze 22:12 Corruption, violence and decay render society subject to God’s judgment.
Examples of bribery
Balak and Balaam:
Nu 22:16; 2 Pe 2:15
Jdg 16:5 Delilah
Samuel and his sons:
1 Sa 8:1–3; 1 Sa 12:2–3
1 Ki 15:18–19 King Asa; 2 Ki 16:7–9 King Ahaz; Es 3:9 Haman; Mt 26:14–16 Judas; Mt 28:11–15 the soldiers at the tomb; Ac 24:26 Governor Felix
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