Thematic Bible: Of impartiality


Thematic Bible



I solemnly charge you before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels to observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing out of favoritism. Verse ConceptsFavouritismethics, socialequalityElection, Description OfSolemn ChargesMinisters, Should BeAngels, DescriptionPartialityMen's Orders


Do not show partiality when deciding a case; listen to small and great alike. Do not be intimidated by anyone, for judgment belongs to God. Bring me any case too difficult for you, and I will hear it. Verse ConceptsLawsuitsSmallnessMagistratesFear Of ManPartialityGreat And SmallHard TasksDo Not Fear MenJudgingRespectMaking DecisionsDecision MakingConflictFamily ConflictRespecting AuthorityJudging Others Actionsdiscrimination

These people are discontented grumblers, walking according to their desires; their mouths utter arrogant words, flattering people for their own advantage. Verse ConceptsBraggingComplaintsComplaining

These sayings also belong to the wise:

It is not good to show partiality in judgment.
Verse ConceptsFavouritismJudging OthersWisdom, Human ImportanceBigotryRacism

Surely He would rebuke you
if you secretly showed partiality.
Verse ConceptsFavouritismSecrecy

“So I in turn have made you despised and humiliated before all the people because you are not keeping My ways but are showing partiality in your instruction.” Verse ConceptsFavouritismHumiliationInferiorityInjustice, Examples OfFavoritismMisteaching

haven’t you discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts? Verse ConceptsMan Differentiatingdiscriminationmotives

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