Dictionary of Bible Themes 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. Ephesians 6:9Warnings against the abuse of authority See also By employers over employees Leviticus 25:43Deuteronomy 24:14 Ephesians 6:4 By fathers over children Colossians 3:19pp Col 3:21 By husbands over wives 1 Peter 5:2-3See also By elders over the church Ezekiel 34:2-7Exodus 22:21 See also By those mistreating foreigners Exodus 23:9Matthew 20:25-27 By leaders over those who are led See also Luke 22:25-26pp Mk 10:42-44 Exodus 22:22See also By those taking advantage of the helpless or poor Proverbs 22:22Ezekiel 22:29 Zechariah 7:10 Jeremiah 22:17 See also By those who oppress others Psalms 73:8; 119:134Ezekiel 22:7 Genesis 16:6 Examples of the abuse of authority See also Exodus 1:111 Kings 12:14 James 2:6 See also 5310 exploitation5347 injustice 5396 lordship of Christ 5448 poverty, attitudes to 8790 oppression 8827 selfishness |
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