Abuse of authority (2)
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· 28 viewsThe misuse of a person’s freedom of action in order to exploit, oppress or treat other people in a way that is not for their good.
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Warnings against the abuse of authority
Warnings against the abuse of authority
By employers over employees
By employers over employees
And masters, treat your slaves in the same way. Do not threaten them, since you know that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with him.
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By fathers over children
By fathers over children
Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.
By husbands over wives
By husbands over wives
Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.
By elders over the church
Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.
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By those mistreating foreigners
By those mistreating foreigners
“Do not mistreat or oppress a foreigner, for you were foreigners in Egypt.
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By leaders over those who are led
By leaders over those who are led
Jesus called them together and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave—
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By those taking advantage of the helpless or poor
By those taking advantage of the helpless or poor
“Do not take advantage of the widow or the fatherless.
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By those who oppress others
By those who oppress others
“But your eyes and your heart
are set only on dishonest gain,
on shedding innocent blood
and on oppression and extortion.”
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Examples of the abuse of authority
Examples of the abuse of authority
“Your slave is in your hands,” Abram said. “Do with her whatever you think best.” Then Sarai mistreated Hagar; so she fled from her.
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