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Partiality & Bribes - Proverbs 28:21

11/5/2012

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To show partiality is not good, because for a piece of bread a man will transgress.   Proverbs 28:21

Favoritism and partiality is characterized as not being good in this proverb.  In order to understand this we have to have a worldview that sees mankind as fallen and sinful.  The modern worldviews that see man as basically good will not fully grasp this.  They blame things on the environment in which someone was reared - or on a lack of education.  If this were the case, then the most priviledged and educated would be the godliest among us - right?

The reason partiality is not good - is because men and woman can be bought.  The proverb that we are looking at today says they can be bought for a piece of bread.  That is cheap.  But we only need to remember Esau to be reminded that he sold the birthright of a very rich family for a bowl of stew.  The offer of immediate gratification will trump the mind of a sinful man that should counsel him to see the full price of what he is about to do.

Bribery in the matter of judges must have been as common then as it is today among politicians.  The Old Testament is filled with admonitions to even the least official who would pervert justice for a bribe.  Today it is a rare thing to see a man in public office who has not been bought with money donated to his campaign.  What we MUST remember is that if a man can be bought for a price - who's to say that he cannot be bought by someone offering a little more? 

God's admonition to us is not the size of the bribe - but whether the heart can be bought at all.  The Scriptures warn us that he who is unfaithful in a little - will be unfaithful no matter how much is offered.  The trustworthy man is the one who rejects any kind of bribe.  His desire is to offer justice based on the Word of God.  He knows that truth will prevail no matter how much money is thrown his way.  He also knows that there will be a day when even judges will face the judgment.  We read of that day in Psalm 2 as God gives the following admonition to the kings and judges of the earth, "Now therefore, O kings, show discernment; take warning, O judges of the earth.  Worship the Lord with reverence and rejoice with trembling.  Do homage to the Son, that He not become angry, and you perish in the way, for His wrath may soon be kindled.  How blessed are all who take refuge in Him!"  Even judges will be judged - and rulers have One who rules over them.  Thus the wise man is one who recognizes the ultimate authority of God, who submits to Him, and who makes his decisions, not in light of the bread or bribe set before him, but in light of day when every judgment will be judged itself.  

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The "Overtaxation" Proverb - Proverbs 28:16

10/23/2012

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 A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding, But he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days. Proverbs 28:16

When a leader becomes an extortioner either through bribes or through taxation - he is not a wise leader at all. Today's Proverb has to do with governing officials and how they receive the money with which they work - and by which they are paid.

We are presented with a leader who according to Solomon is a "great oppressor." The word "oppressor" is very interesting because it, along with the second half of this proverb, opens up the meaning for us. The Hebrew word is "masaqqot" and it means one who oppresses by extortion. Zhodiates' dictionary defines this word this way, "It indicates a leader abusing his people by forcing them to pay money or contribute goods against their will. This he then uses to enrich himself and those ruling with him.

An unwise leader is one who decides that the money of the people he rules is his money. It belongs to the government - and therefore to him and those who serve with him. There are numerous instances where government leaders tax their people - and use that money to enrich themselves. They also use it to enrich those who support them - making sure that anyone who is their friend, supporter (or in our society, voter, campaign contributor) is rewarded richly for their efforts. In the times of kings this group was their nobles and knights - in today's society it is donors and voters. God allowed for His people to be taxed for the purpose of their governmental leaders. He also warned the leaders not to oppress His people by taxing them exorbitantly. Bribes also were expressly forbidden by God. The proverbs are filled with wisdom that promotes hard work and labor so that we can be blessed and become more and more financially blessed by it. Nowhere in Scripture does God encourage government to take confiscatory taxes from the people and redistribute it to those whom the government desires to bless.

We are told that any leader who does this kind of thing is lacking understanding. To understand something meant that you had gathered data together and were putting the pieces together so that you got a much bigger picture of things. In the context in which we find this proverb we are speaking of God's wisdom and knowledge being gathered so that we have an understanding of things beyond that of just this earth. It is seeing far enough into the future to make a wise decision and follow wise actions. The financially oppressive leader truly lacks any vision into the future.

Government leaders have authority - but it is high level authority to lead and serve people as God would have them go. Their role, like any other is to serve the people - and bless them with how they lead a nation. Unfortunately for some people, their leaders see their authority and misuse it to get rich or to stay in authority by oppressing the people with ridiculous, oppressive taxes. The king and his officials live lavishly off the people's money - and care little for the plight of the average man. They think the tax money of the people is their own to use as they see fit. They then see fit to line their pockets and their supporter's pockets. Often this is done as the rest of the nation suffers under the load of larger and larger taxed amounts.

We are told that the one who hates this kind of unjust gain will prolong his days. Two things we see here. First, God calls this kind of ungodly confiscation of the goods of hard working people "unjust." It is not good - and God does not approve of it. Second, we see that this kind of activity in government will not last long. The people will inevitably rise up and call for this to stop! History has shown that leaders who oppress their people with extortionary taxes will eventually be overthrown. Kings and queens have been beheaded - dictators overthrown, and elected officials voted out of office because they were making themselves rich on the people's taxes. Unfortunately for us, we've watched over the years as our leaders on both sides of the aisle have voted themselves to wealth and to pensions that are beyond imagination - while taxing us out of more and more of the money we earn. Over the past four years alone - the Washington D. C. area has grown in wealth and luxury, while the populace is either given the wealth of others through taxation - or taxed barren to provide such things.

As I studied this passage - and looked over history - I saw again and again leaders who loved their unjust gain. This was the case whether the government was a monarchy or a representative republic like our own. Men are greedy and want to be rich. They will do so even while falsely championing the "little guy" in their speeches. The one thing that we can be sure of though is that these governments will not long endure. They will fall just like all the others have over the years who have oppressed their people with their taxation and schemes to be rich on the people's dime.


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Bribes Received Indicate Corrupt Judges - Proverbs 17:23

4/9/2012

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A wicked man receives a bribe from the bosom To pervert the ways of justice. Proverbs 17:23

When someone reverts to bribing others in matters of justice - you can guarantee that they are doing so because they are guilty of the charge that has been brought. That is what we learn from today's proverb of the day.

The "wicked man" to whom this proverb refers is a man who is guilty of the offense with which he is charged. The Hebrew word used here is "rasha" which means someone who is guilty or wrong. It is used of people who are transgressors, criminals, and honestly - who are just plain wicked. The word is an antonym of the Hebrew word "saddiyq" which has as its meaning - to be righteous or in the right. Therefore someone who is turning to a bribe is wrong - and therefore guilty as charged. When used in the Old Testament it refers to those who are enemies of God - and enemies of His people. God is a God of righteousness and justice - therefore anyone who desires to pervert true justice will find themselves an enemy of God.

The phrase ". . . from the bosom" has the idea of someone who is slipping money to another in a secret fashion. This is how most bribes pass hands - through subversive and secretive ways. This happens because the wicked man offering them - and the wicked man receiving them to pervert justice - both do not want to be exposed. Therefore everything is done in a cloak and dagger fashion.

This is done to "pervert the ways of justice." The one offering it is wicked - and the one receiving it is perjerous. They perjure themselves - for they make it clear that truth is not something they value (at least not as much as money). Where such judges rule - there cannot be justice - because the hearts of such men are corrupted by various means to twist justice as the bribes have purchased. In 1973 Charles Ashman wrote a book entitled, The Finest Judges Money Can Buy. This is a very depressing book because it exposes the chronic problem of bribes in our own justice system. In his book Ashman reveals eight judges involved in Mafia-type organizations, ten who were guilty of receiving bribes, sixteen who were guilty of petter larceny, at least six who were guilty of sexual impropriety, seven who were guilty of being drunk on the job, and ten more who have used their position and authority for impure political gain. Those who bemoan the corruption in our nation should see clearly one of the chief reasons it exists - and that is gross corruption in our legal system. This is why God makes it clear to all the judges within the biblical judicial system that they were NEVER to take a bribe to pervert justice. God also promises special judgment upon those who do!

The one thing we can be eternally grateful for is that our ultimate judge is nothing like these men and women who parade as judges, yet have no integrity. He is the One Who sits enthroned - and Whose very throne is founded upon justice and righteousness. He hears and sees all things - and judges accordingly. He is incorruptible and cannot make an unjust decision, for such a decision is contrary to His very nature which is holiness and purity. When it came down to how God would deal with sin, He even judged His only Son when He took sin upon Himself. He is completely and absolutely just and righteous in all that He does. Therefore know that although justice and righteousness may not be given to us here on this fallen earth - we can know that there will be a day when God will judge ALL men according to His righteous standard.


Therefore be of good cheer and be greatly comforted! Your God has the ultimate bar of justice - which will be held before Him alone. In the meantime, we can thank Him daily for His gracious kindness and for His unparalleled love!


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The Wisdom of a Settlement Out of Court - Proverbs 21:14

6/11/2011

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A gift in secret subdues anger, And a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.
​Proverbs 21:14

Some of the proverbs are instructional while others are observational.  In no way is the Bible endorsing giving bribes to subvert justice - but God, the One who has inspired the Scriptures, is also not blind to the observation that bribes do exist and they are used to turn away anger and wrath.  In understanding this proverb we do need to focus on the fact that what is being said here deals with the issue of those who are angry and filled with wrath toward another.  This is not a proverb dealing with wanting to pervert justice - it is about dealing with those who come to a court situation and who are very angry.  It is written with truth that will help those who are wanting to lessen that anger before they get to court.  So what is this proverb telling us - and what observation is it giving to us?

When facing anger and wrath from someone - it is helpful in subduing it to offer a gift or a bribe.  Bribes do exist - and unfortunately the rich use them to subvert justice.  When a situation arises when someone is very angry and they are considering acting in the wrath of the moment - a bribe will help tone down the anger.  Is this righteous?  Most likely in the case of the bribe it is not.  Is it effective in the world?  Unfortunately it probably is.  But there is another way of looking at the statement that a gift in secret subdues anger. 

Those who know of court proceedings know that many cases are "settled" out of court.  What is often done is that lawyers offer a "settlement" to make a case or a person's anger go away.  The injured person is willing to have a sum of money - a gift given in secret if you will - subdue their anger and move them to drop the suit in court.  These settlements usually involve fairly large amounts of money.  They are meant to pacify the anger of the one who is bringing the suit or threatening to do so.  When this gift is given in secret - the case goes away.  For those who know that they are in trouble and guilty, yet do not want a court or a jury deciding the award in the case, a settlement may save them millions of dollars.  For the person injured or wronged, it saves them the difficulty of the court case itself - and the risk of getting nothing.  In the end, though everyone may not be completely thrilled, it does subdue the anger and settle the dispute. 

Remember though, this is a proverb that is observatory.  It is observing what happens in life - not dictating what should happen.  In this regard it is good to know these things - and to know that God knows too.  God knows that often these things will happen - but one thing to remember is that they will never happen at His bar of justice.  When we stand before God, there is no amount of money or works that will speak for us subduing His wrath.  The only thing that speaks in that day is the blood of Jesus Christ shed to pay for our sins in full.  There will be no bribes or gifts passed under the table.  God Himself has made the way of payment for sin - but know this - it is the ONLY payment accepted. 
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Bribery? Proverbs 17:8

8/17/2010

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A bribe is a charm in the sight of its owner; Wherever he turns, he prospers.
​Proverbs 17:8

Bribes are interesting things in the world around us.  I remember going on a trip to Mexico and experiencing the power of a bribe.  I watched as our group was slowed to a halt at the border.  It was very apparent that we were going to be held up for a long amount of time unless a bribe was paid.  Fortunately for us (because the border guards were talking hours before they would let us through - if even allowing us at all) the people who took us knew of these shady dealings and had money actually budgeted for bribes if they were necessary.  Once the money was paid, the wheels were greased and we were taken through customs (where we knew we had every passport and visa in order) and were on our way to minister to those for whom we had come to minister. 

A bribe is like a charm in the sight of its owner.  That charm often takes a situation where you are stalled or opposed and turns it around.  Suddenly you are moved from a stalled status - to a faorable one.  You are afforded favor where once there was no favor.  Now realize that Solomon is not saying that this is something wonderful - for elsewhere in the Scriptures we read where those who will receive bribes are those who pervert justice in doing so.  But as with some of the Proverbs - this book was written to speak of the basic behavior of men - and the blessing of knowing this behaior in advance. 

There is something that needs to be said about bribes though.  We read where Solomon speaks of how a bribe is a charm in the sight of its owner.  The "briber" here is thinking that his bribe will get him whatever he wants.  There are two instances where this will not be the case.  In fact, in these two cases a bribe will be seen as offensive and degrading.  The first place is with a just and righteous man.  To him a bribe says two things.  First it says that the men with whom he is dealing is not an honorable man.  He is not willing to let his character and works stand on their own.  He feels the need to help things along with money.  The second case is at the throne of God.  There is no payment that is enough to bribe God.  He is holy and cannot be bribed or misled by some payment.  Bribes can work like charms and prosper a man when used on the ungodly.  But remember that just as the man thinks he can charm a cobra and make it do what he wants - so also that situation - that cobra can turn on him.  If a man will receive a bribe from you - he will receive a larger one from someone else.  It is better to allow your character to speak and be the reason you prosper.  To do otherwise may gain you prosperity on earth - but will never bless you in the sight of God. 
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A Stable, Just Nation . . . Proverbs 29:4

3/29/2010

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The king gives stability to the land by justice, But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.    Proverbs 29:4

What makes a nation stable?  According to this proverb, the thing that makes any nation stable is when that nation has a king who enforces justice.  This is not exactly an easy thing to understand because in our day justice is not measured in biblical terms. 

True justice deals with just laws and justice meted out on the basis of truth and evidence.  When one has proven to have acted unjustly, they are given the appropriate punishment for their actions.  This works very well until the situation arises where a man within the system of justice is willing to receive a bribe.  The money blinds them to justice.  In a moment of time - the bribe overthrows the entire system of justice and righteousness - and soon "so-called justice" goes to the highest bidder.  

The king could change all this - if he is the kind of man who desires justice first.  He can give a wonderful stability to his kingdom if he stands for righteousness in all that he does.  He will not take a bribe, because he fears God and realizes that even his own position is a trust from God.  Knowing these things - he dispenses justice and righteousness to those in his kingdom - and does so with no respect to persons.  Oh, the stability this gives to his kingdom and to the subjects within it.  If money cannot change a man's mind - if it cannot blind a man to the laws which are written - that is a blessed land indeed.  The people - the commerce - the homes will enjoy great peace and prosperity because of the honesty and integrity with which the king administers all things within its borders.  

We would be wise to learn this lesson in our current situation.  Too often legislation is made due to the influence of "special interest groups."  These groups offer various things to our legislators to influence them on the kind of legislation they support. What they often offer is contributions – large contributions to a candidate or an incumbent member of the House or Senate.  By accepting this money from special interest groups and other lobbyists, these legislators often choose to vote according to who is giving them money – rather than according to their constituent’s good.  These kind of things have the affect of quietly overthrowing our system   They overthrow it because the system is no longer based upon truth - but it becomes based upon who can produce the biggest bribe.  In the end, the real problem becomes the total lack of integrity in those who lead - which in turn awards leadership, not to those whose character and integrity will give light to the people - but rather to the one who is the biggest crook with the biggest wallet.  Blessed is the nation whose leaders function according to laws – who enforce laws – and who even enforce them on those in leadership.  It is when the people can see the written laws, and see them applied to everyone justly that a nation has true stability.  Otherwise men will do what is right in their own eyes – or – as the case is made here, in the eyes of whoever is offering them the most money in a bribe.


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