A state of spiritual decay and moral dishonesty, arising from the effects of sin, which expresses itself in disobedience towards God.

Genesis 6:11

Corruption of nature as a result of the fall

Isaiah 1:4

Sinful humanity is corrupt

Acts 2:40

See also

Deuteronomy 32:20
Job 15:16
Psalms 14:1-3
Proverbs 4:24; 6:12
Hosea 9:9

pp Ps 53:1-3

Philippians 2:15
Titus 1:15-16
2 Peter 1:4

The gospel breaks the power of corruption

See also

2 Corinthians 7:1-2
2 Peter 2:20
Jude 1:23
Psalms 55:23

Examples and causes of corruption

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Corruption as injustice

2 Chronicles 19:7
Job 5:16
Isaiah 58:6
Ezekiel 9:9
Deuteronomy 31:29

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Disobedience towards God

Deuteronomy 32:5
Judges 2:19
1 Timothy 6:5

Denying the truth

Ezra 9:11

Paganism

Proverbs 19:28

Mocking justice

See also

Ecclesiastes 7:7

Taking bribes

1 Corinthians 15:33

Bad company

James 3:5-6

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Careless talk

Proverbs 4:24; 6:12

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