What does the Bible say about sexual abuse?
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The Bible unequivocally condemns the abuse and exploitation of the vulnerable, calls God’s people to protect victims, pursue justice, and trust God’s compassionate care. Jesus warns severely against harming the little ones who believe in him in Matthew 18:6, while Psalms 9:9 and 82:3 portray the Lord as a refuge for the oppressed and a defender of the weak. Ecclesiastes 4:1 grieves over oppression and the lack of comforters. Isaiah 1:17 commands God’s people to seek justice and correct oppression. Christ welcomes the weary in Matthew 11:28 and identifies himself with those who are neglected in Matthew 25:40, 45. Sinful violence merits honest exposure, lawful accountability, and the church’s faithful protection and care.
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- Matthew 18:6
but whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to stumble, it would be better for him that a huge millstone should be hung around his neck, and that he should be sunk in the depths of the sea.
- Psalms 9:9
Yahweh will also be a high tower for the oppressed; A high tower in times of trouble.
- Matthew 11:28
"Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.
- Ecclesiastes 4:1
Then I returned and saw all the oppressions that are done under the sun: and, behold, the tears of those who were oppressed, and they had no comforter; and on the side of their oppressors there was power; but they had no comforter.
- Matthew 25:40
"The King will answer them, 'Most assuredly I tell you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.'
- Psalms 82:3
"Defend the weak, the poor, and the fatherless. Maintain the rights of the poor and oppressed.
- Psalms 72:4
He will judge the poor of the people. He will save the children of the needy, And will break the oppressor in pieces.
- Isaiah 1:17
Learn to do well. Seek justice, Relieve the oppressed, Judge the fatherless, Plead for the widow."
- Matthew 25:45
"Then he will answer them, saying, 'Most assuredly I tell you, inasmuch as you didn't do it to one of the least of these, you didn't do it to me.'
- Genesis 6:11
The earth was corrupt before God, and the earth was filled with violence.
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