Lesson 3 Government corruption Flashcards
a pervasive issue worldwide, undermines public
trust, hinders development, and fosters inequality
Government corruption
desires a just and fair society, where leaders serve the people with integrity and compassion.
God
are accountable to God for their actions and decisions, as they are entrusted to serve the people.
Leaders
emphasizes that all authority comes from God and leaders are accountable to Him.
Romans 13:1-4
are responsible for
upholding justice, fairness,
and the welfare of the
people they serve.
Leaders
When leaders engage in wrongdoing, they violate the trust placed in them and harm the people they are meant to
protect.
Abuse of power
undermines the
integrity of government and
erodes public trust in leaders
Corruption
compromises the
decision-making process,
favoring personal gain over
the common good
Bribery
leads to injustice, inequality, and the erosion of
individual rights.
Abuse of power
should act with compassion and empathy, seeking to uplift and protect those who are vulnerable.
Leaders
emphasizes the importance of honesty, justice, and righteousness in all aspects of life
Proverbs
describes the attributes of a righteous leader, who
upholds justice and fairness
Psalm 101:6
emphasizes the importance of caring for the poor and marginalized as an act of service to God.
Matthew 25:35-40
Oppression and inequality can lead to social unrest, conflict, and instability in society.
Social Unrest
Corruption and abuse of power can harm economic development and hinder
progress for the nation.
Economic Decline
A society where injustice and inequality are rampant can
experience spiritual decay and a loss of moral compass.
Spiritual Decay
calls us to uphold justice and fairness in all aspects of society, especially in governance.
God
refers to the unethical use of a public official’s authority
for personal gain
Graft
encompasses dishonest conduct by those in power,
often involving bribery or other illicit activities. It erodes public
trust and hampers fair governance.
Corruption
involves the misappropriation of public funds for
personal use.
Embezzlement
are threatened or
coerced into voting for a
specific candidate or
abstaining from voting, suppressing their right to
choose.
Voters
involves favoring relatives or friends by giving them
positions of power or influence, often without proper
qualifications.
Nepotism
involves failing to pay or underreporting taxes owed by those in government. It deprives the state of
essential revenue for public services.
Tax evasion
are actions by the government that infringe upon individuals’ basic rights, including freedom of speech, assembly, and movement.
Human rights violations
