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Deuteronomy 16:19
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Thou shalt not wrest judgment; thou shalt not respect persons, neither take a gift: for a gift doth blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous.
About Deuteronomy 16:19
Few verses address The Gift of Giving: Generosity as a Spiritual Grace, The Gift of Leadership in Christ's Body, and The Gift of Prophecy and the Prophetic Ministry as directly as Deuteronomy 16:19. This Old Testament passage from the law of Deuteronomy has become a cornerstone of biblical teaching on the subject, treasured for its precision and pastoral warmth.
Related Verses
- James 1:17
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.”
- Ephesians 2:8
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:”
- Ephesians 5:20
“Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;”
- Hebrews 13:15
“By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.”
- Romans 6:23
“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
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How to Apply Deuteronomy 16:19
Pray through Deuteronomy 16:19 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding on the theme of The Gift of Giving: Generosity as a Spiritual Grace. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.