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What does the Bible say about corrupt ministers?

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The Bible warns against corrupt ministers who do not know the Lord and abuse God's people, as seen in 1 Samuel 2.

In 1 Samuel 2, corrupt ministers, specifically the sons of Eli, are described as 'sons of Belial' who did not know the Lord. Their greed led them to ignore God’s commands regarding sacrifices, and they abused worshippers by taking what was not rightfully theirs. This reflects a core issue where corrupt leadership leads to a disregard for God’s holiness and the spiritual well-being of the congregation. The Apostle Paul also cautioned in Acts 20:29 about grievous wolves entering the church and not sparing the flock, indicating that such corruption has been a persistent issue throughout history.
Scripture References: 1 Samuel 2:12-17, Acts 20:29

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Corrupt Ministers
Don Bell · Jun 20, 2018