... who lends money to the poor without interest; who does not accept a bribe against the innocent. Whoever does these things will never be shaken.
who lends money to the poor without interest
Exodus 22:25 "If you lend money to one of my people among you who is needy, do not treat it like a business deal; charge no interest."
who does not accept a bribe against the innocent
Exodus 18:21 "But select capable men from all the people--men who fear God, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain--and appoint them as officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens."
1 Samuel 8:3 But his (Samuel's) sons did not follow his ways. They turned aside after dishonest gain and accepted bribes and perverted justice.
Acts 24:25-26 As Paul talked about righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and said, "That's enough for now! You may leave. When I find it convenient, I will send for you." At the same time he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe, so he sent for him frequently and talked with him.
Whoever does these things will never be shaken
Job 29:18 "I thought, 'I will die in my own house, my days as numerous as the grains of sand.' "
Psalm 21:7 For the king trusts in the LORD; through the unfailing love of the Most High he will not be shaken.
Psalm 112:6 Surely the righteous will never be shaken; they will be remembered forever.
Acts 2:25 "David said about him (Jesus): 'I saw the Lord always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.' " (Psalm 16:8)
Hebrews 12:28-29 Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our "God is a consuming fire." (Deuteronomy 4:24)
2 Peter 1:10-11 Therefore, my brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election. For if you do these things, (verses 3-9) you will never stumble, and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
(parentheses are mine)
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Friday, March 25, 2016
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