“Do not accept a bribe.”
Bible Reference: Exodus 23:8
Prohibit bribery of any public official to pervert justice is a Command of God
Category Archives: Courts
Do not appoint unfit judges
“Appoint righteous judges.”
Bible Reference: Deuteronomy 16:18
Ensure judges are qualified and righteous is a Command of God
Observe laws of honest testimony
“Do not bear false witness.”
Bible Reference: Exodus 20:16
Give truthful testimony and avoid falsehood is a Command of God
Do not profane the name of God by false testimony
“Do not profane the name of God by false testimony.”
Bible Reference: Exodus 20:7
Avoid false testimony that profanes God’s name is a Command of God
Observe laws of testimony in capital cases
“Follow testimony rules in capital cases.”
Bible Reference: Deuteronomy 17:6
Strict rules for testimony in capital cases is a Command of God
Appoint judges and officers
“Appoint judges and officers in every city.”
Bible Reference: Deuteronomy 16:18
Obligation to appoint just judges and officers is a Command of God
Do not accept testimony from two related witnesses
“Do not accept testimony from related witnesses.”
Bible Reference: Deuteronomy 19:15
Exclude related witnesses to avoid collusion is a Command of God
Do not pervert justice by showing mercy to guilty
“Do not pervert justice by showing partiality.”
Bible Reference: Deuteronomy 1:17
Ensure justice is applied even when mercy is tempting is a Command of God
Do not pervert justice by bribing tax assessors
“Do not accept a bribe.”
Bible Reference: Exodus 23:8
Prohibit bribery of those assessing taxes or dues is a Command of God
Do not pervert justice by bribing public appraisers
“Do not accept a bribe.”
Bible Reference: Exodus 23:8
Prohibit bribery of public appraisers or valuers is a Command of God