Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5200 Human civilisation » 5215 authority » 5220 authority, abuse of The 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. Warnings against the abuse of authority By employers over employees Ephesians 6:9 See also Leviticus 25:43; Deuteronomy 24:14 By fathers over children Ephesians 6:4 pp Colossians 3:21 By husbands over wives By elders over the church 1 Peter 5:2-3 See also Ezekiel 34:2-7 By those mistreating foreigners Exodus 22:21 See also Exodus 23:9 By leaders over those who are led Matthew 20:25-27 pp Mark 10:42-44 See also Luke 22:25-26 By those taking advantage of the helpless or poor Exodus 22:22 See also Proverbs 22:22; Ezekiel 22:29; Zechariah 7:10 By those who oppress others Jeremiah 22:17 See also Psalm 73:8; Psalm 119:134; Ezekiel 22:7 Examples of the abuse of authority Genesis 16:6 See also Exodus 1:11; 1 Kings 12:14; James 2:6 See also
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