DISHONEST: Biblical References

1. Leviticus 19:35
   “Do not use dishonest standards when measuring length, weight, or volume.
2. Deuteronomy 25:16
   All who cheat with dishonest weights and measures are detestable to the Lord your God.
3. Job 13:7
   “Are you defending God with lies? Do you make your dishonest arguments for his sake?
4. Proverbs 11:1
   The Lord detests the use of dishonest scales, but he delights in accurate weights.
5. Proverbs 11:3
   Honesty guides good people; dishonesty destroys treacherous people.
6. Proverbs 16:8
   Better to have little, with godliness, than to be rich and dishonest.
7. Proverbs 19:1
   Better to be poor and honest than to be dishonest and a fool.
8. Proverbs 19:22
   Loyalty makes a person attractive. It is better to be poor than dishonest.
9. Proverbs 20:23
   The Lord detests double standards; he is not pleased by dishonest scales.
10. Proverbs 28:6
    Better to be poor and honest than to be dishonest and rich.
11. Jeremiah 22:17
    “But you! You have eyes only for greed and dishonesty! You murder the innocent, oppress the poor, and reign ruthlessly.”
12. Jeremiah 23:14
    But now I see that the prophets of Jerusalem are even worse! They commit adultery and love dishonesty. They encourage those who are doing evil so that no one turns away from their sins. These prophets are as wicked as the people of Sodom and Gomorrah once were.”
13. Ezekiel 22:13
    “But now I clap my hands in indignation over your dishonest gain and bloodshed.
14. Ezekiel 28:18
    You defiled your sanctuaries with your many sins and your dishonest trade. So I brought fire out from within you, and it consumed you. I reduced you to ashes on the ground in the sight of all who were watching.
15. Hosea 12:7
    But no, the people are like crafty merchants selling from dishonest scales— they love to cheat.
16. Amos 8:5
    You can’t wait for the Sabbath day to be over and the religious festivals to end so you can get back to cheating the helpless. You measure out grain with dishonest measures and cheat the buyer with dishonest scales.
17. Micah 6:10
    What shall I say about the homes of the wicked filled with treasures gained by cheating? What about the disgusting practice of measuring out grain with dishonest measures?
18. Micah 6:11
    How can I tolerate your merchants who use dishonest scales and weights?
19. Habakkuk 2:9
    “What sorrow awaits you who build big houses with money gained dishonestly! You believe your wealth will buy security, putting your family’s nest beyond the reach of danger.
20. Luke 16:8
    “The rich man had to admire the dishonest rascal for being so shrewd. And it is true that the children of this world are more shrewd in dealing with the world around them than are the children of the light.
21. Luke 16:10
    “If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones. But if you are dishonest in little things, you won’t be honest with greater responsibilities.
22. Romans 3:7
    “But,” someone might still argue, “how can God condemn me as a sinner if my dishonesty highlights his truthfulness and brings him more glory?”
23. 1 Timothy 3:8
    In the same way, deacons must be well respected and have integrity. They must not be heavy drinkers or dishonest with money.
24. Titus 1:7
    An elder is a manager of God’s household, so he must live a blameless life. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered; he must not be a heavy drinker, violent, or dishonest with money.
25. Revelation 21:27
    Nothing evil will be allowed to enter, nor anyone who practices shameful idolatry and dishonesty—but only those whose names are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life.