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Seed Doctrine
Impartial Justice and the Condemnation of Bribery
God judges without favoritism and requires those entrusted with judgment or spiritual responsibility to reject bribes, dishonest gain, nepotism, and personal bias. Gifts or relationships must never be permitted to distort justice, excuse wrongdoing, or harm the innocent.
Core Concepts
impartialityjusticebriberydishonest gainfavoritismnepotismcorrupt judgmentaccountability
Misconceptions We Reject
- Showing impartiality means ignoring evidence or moral distinctions
- Family loyalty justifies excusing serious wrongdoing
- A leader's previous good deeds cancel present corruption
- Bribery is sinful only when money is exchanged
- Religious office places a person beyond accountability
Key Scriptures