What does the Bible say about conspiracy?
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The Bible condemns conspiracy as a work of deceit, envy, violence, and rebellion, while assuring believers that God sovereignly judges evil schemes and accomplishes his righteous purposes. Exodus 23:1-2 forbids spreading false reports or joining a crowd to pervert justice. Joseph's brothers plotted against him in Genesis 37:18-20, yet God later used their sin for good. Israel's complaints and revolts in Numbers 12, 14:4, and 16:1-35 show the seriousness of resisting God's appointed servants. Judges records Abimelech's bloody intrigue and God's judgment upon it, while Samson's betrayal warns against compromising with deceit. Believers should pursue truth, justice, prayer, and trust in Christ rather than fear or participate in secret evil.
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- LAW AGAINST Exodus 23:1; Exodus 23:2
- INSTANCES OF
- Joseph’s brother, against Joseph Genesis 37:18-20
- Miriam and Aaron, against Moses Numbers 12; Numbers 14:4; Numbers 16:1-35
- Abimelech against Gideon’s sons Judges 9:1-6
- Gaal, against Abimelech Judges 9:23-41
- Delilah, against Samson Judges 16:4-21
- Abner, against Ish-bosheth 2 Samuel 3:7-21
- Of Absalom 2 Samuel 15:10-13
- Of Jeroboam 1 Kings 14:2
- Of Baasha 1 Kings 15:27
- Of Zimri 1 Kings 16:9
- Of Jezebel, against Naboth 1 Kings 21:8-13
- Of Jehu 2 Kings 9:14-26
- Of Jehoiada 2 Kings 11:4-16
- Of servants, against Joash 2 Kings 12:20
- People in Jerusalem, against Amaziah 2 Kings 14:19
- Shallum, against Zachariah 2 Kings 15:10
- Pekahiah 2 Kings 15:23-25
- Pekah 2 Kings 15:30
- Amon 2 Kings 21:23
- Sennacherib 2 Kings 19:37
- Amaziah 2 Chronicles 25:27
- Ahasuerus Esther 2:21-23
- Jeremiah Jeremiah 18:18
- Daniel Daniel 6:4-17
- Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego Daniel 3:8-18
- Against Jesus Jeremiah 11:9; Jeremiah 11:19; Matthew 12:14; Matthew 21:38-41; Matthew 26:3; Matthew 26:4; Matthew 27:1; Matthew 27:2; Mark 3:6
- Paul Acts 18:12; Acts 23:12-15
- Falsely accused of Jonathan 1 Samuel 22:8
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