Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 6000 Sin and salvation » 6100 Aspects of sin » 6130 corruption A state of spiritual decay and moral dishonesty, arising from the effects of sin, which expresses itself in disobedience towards God. Corruption of nature as a result of the fall Sinful humanity is corrupt Isaiah 1:4; Acts 2:40 See also Deuteronomy 32:20; Job 15:16; Psalm 14:1-3 pp Psalm 53:1-3; Proverbs 4:24; Proverbs 6:12; Hosea 9:9; Philippians 2:15; Titus 1:15-16 The gospel breaks the power of corruption 2 Peter 1:4 See also 2 Corinthians 7:1-2; 2 Peter 2:20; Jude 23 Examples and causes of corruption Corruption as injustice Psalm 55:23 See also 2 Chronicles 19:7; Job 5:16; Isaiah 58:6; Ezekiel 9:9 Disobedience towards God Deuteronomy 31:29 See also Deuteronomy 32:5; Judges 2:19 Denying the truth Paganism Mocking justice Taking bribes See also Ecclesiastes 7:7 Bad company Careless talk James 3:5-6 See also Proverbs 4:24; Proverbs 6:12 See also
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