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Ecclesiastes 7:7

Money Talks and Bribes do Too!

 

7:7 Extortion turns a wise man into a fool,

and a bribe corrupts the heart.



This is the Word of the Lord ... It is meant to change the way that we think, and the way that we live.

Commentary by Bob Pardue

Does Money Talk ?

Do you really believe that money talks? Many would say yes and that every person has his or her price.

We have seen on the evening news many cases of extortion and bribes to US senators, judges, witnesses, and to people in every other part of our society.

Solomon says that a person who takes a bribe is a fool no matter how smart she thought she was when accepting the payoff.

Money or bribes can cloud judgment and are meant to hurt those who would otherwise tell the truth. In addition, a bribe of money or gifts gives the illusion that doing the wrong thing has great rewards.

But, as Solomon stated; "Extortion turns a wise man into a fool".

Whether we are rich or poor there is one thing we can absolutely have in this life and it is integrity. Don't compromise yours. If you and I will only resist the temptation of some of the rewards here on earth our rewards will be even greater in heaven. The choice is yours.

Love in Christ

- Bob


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Bob Pardue is a member of First Baptist Church in Lancaster, SC. He is ordained from Rich Hill Baptist in Lancaster.

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Verses are from Life Application Study Bible: New International Version

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