Thematic Bible: Partiality forbidden


Thematic Bible



Before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, I solemnly charge you to carry out these commands without prejudice or favoritism of any kind. Verse ConceptsFavouritismethics, socialequalityElection, Description OfSolemn ChargesMinisters, Should BeAngels, DescriptionPartialityMen's Orders


They must not discriminate in judgment, but hear the lowly and the great alike. Nor should they be intimidated by human beings, for judgment belongs to God. If the matter being adjudicated is too difficult for them, they should bring it before me for a hearing. Verse ConceptsLawsuitsSmallnessMagistratesFear Of ManPartialityGreat And SmallHard TasksDo Not Fear MenJudgingRespectMaking DecisionsDecision MakingConflictFamily ConflictRespecting AuthorityJudging Others Actionsdiscrimination

These people are grumblers and fault-finders who go wherever their desires lead them, and they give bombastic speeches, enchanting folks for their own gain. Verse ConceptsBraggingComplaintsComplaining

These sayings also are from the wise: To show partiality in judgment is terrible: Verse ConceptsFavouritismJudging OthersWisdom, Human ImportanceBigotryRacism

He would certainly rebuke you if you secretly showed partiality! Verse ConceptsFavouritismSecrecy

"Therefore, I have caused you to be ignored and belittled before all people to the extent to which you are not following after me and are showing partiality in your instruction." Verse ConceptsFavouritismHumiliationInferiorityInjustice, Examples OfFavoritismMisteaching

If so, have you not made distinctions among yourselves and become judges with evil motives? Verse ConceptsMan Differentiatingdiscriminationmotives

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