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where else in the bible are 'bribes' or 'partiality' condemned, and what consequences are shown?

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Deuteronomy 16:19

“You shall not pervert justice. You shall not show partiality, neither shall you take a bribe; for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise, and perverts the words of the righteous.”

This passage comes from Deuteronomy, a book that recounts Moses' final speeches to the Israelites before they enter the promised land. He is reminding them of the laws and covenant obligations given by God, preparing them to establish a just society. Here, he is specifically instructing judges and leaders on how to administer justice.

What systems or personal habits in your life might unintentionally contribute to partiality or blindness to truth?

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Exodus 23:8
This earlier law also explicitly forbids taking bribes, emphasizing their corrupting effect on justice.
Proverbs 17:23
A proverb noting how the wicked secretly accept bribes to pervert justice.
James 2:1-4
This New Testament passage condemns showing favoritism based on wealth or social status, echoing the principle of not showing partiality.

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