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It is a violation of God's commandments and principles of integrity, justice, and love. The Bible addresses cheating in various forms, including theft, lying, and deceit, and consistently condemns such behavior.<br><br><b>Old Testament References</b><br><br>The Old Testament provides numerous examples and teachings against cheating. In <a href="/leviticus/19-11.htm">Leviticus 19:11</a>, the Israelites are commanded, "You must not steal. You must not lie or deceive one another." This verse highlights the importance of honesty and integrity in relationships and transactions.<br><br>Proverbs, a book known for its wisdom literature, frequently addresses the issue of cheating. <a href="/proverbs/11.htm">Proverbs 11:1</a> states, "Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight." This verse underscores God's disdain for deceitful practices in commerce and His pleasure in fairness and honesty.<br><br>The account of Jacob and Esau in <a href="/bsb/genesis/27.htm">Genesis 27</a> illustrates the consequences of cheating. Jacob deceives his father Isaac to receive the blessing meant for Esau, leading to family conflict and estrangement. This narrative serves as a cautionary tale about the long-term repercussions of deceitful actions.<br><br><b>New Testament References</b><br><br>The New Testament continues to uphold the principles of honesty and integrity. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches about the importance of truthfulness, saying, "Simply let your 'Yes' be 'Yes,' and your 'No,' 'No.' Anything more comes from the evil one" (<a href="/matthew/5-37.htm">Matthew 5:37</a>). This instruction emphasizes the value of straightforwardness and the avoidance of deceit.<br><br>The account of Ananias and Sapphira in <a href="/acts/5.htm">Acts 5:1-11</a> serves as a stark warning against cheating. This couple sold a piece of property and lied about the proceeds, attempting to deceive the early church. Their immediate deaths, as a result of their deceit, demonstrate the seriousness with which God views cheating and dishonesty.<br><br>The Apostle Paul, in his letters, also addresses the issue of cheating. In <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-6.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:6</a>, he warns, "In this matter no one should wrong or take advantage of a brother. The Lord will avenge all such offenses, as we have already told you and solemnly warned you." This passage highlights the ethical standards expected of believers and the divine justice that awaits those who cheat others.<br><br><b>Moral and Ethical Implications</b><br><br>Cheating is fundamentally opposed to the character of God, who is described as a God of truth and justice. Believers are called to reflect God's character in their lives, which includes living honestly and treating others fairly. The Bible's teachings on cheating are not merely about avoiding punishment but about cultivating a heart that values truth and integrity.<br><br>The biblical perspective on cheating extends beyond personal morality to social justice. The prophets frequently condemned the exploitation of the poor and vulnerable through deceitful practices. For example, <a href="/amos/8-5.htm">Amos 8:5-6</a> criticizes those who "skimp the measure, boost the price, and cheat with dishonest scales," highlighting the societal impact of cheating and the call for justice.<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>The Bible's consistent message against cheating serves as a guide for believers to live lives marked by honesty, integrity, and fairness. Cheating not only harms individuals and communities but also dishonors God, who calls His people to a higher standard of truthfulness and righteousness.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>(<I>p. pr. & vb. n.</I>) of Cheat.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/2940.htm"><span class="l">2940. kubeia -- dice playing</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 2940 ( ), associated with a "sleight of the hand," implies the use of and <b>cheating</b><br> (used only in Eph 4:14). [2940 is the root of the English term, "cube."]. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2940.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/ambrose/works_and_letters_of_st_ambrose/chapter_ix_cheating_and_dishonest.htm"><span class="l"><b>Cheating</b> and Dishonest Ways of Making Money are Utterly Unfit for <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book III. Chapter IX. <b>Cheating</b> and dishonest ways of making money are utterly<br> unfit for clerics whose duty is? <b>Cheating</b> and dishonest <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../ambrose/works and letters of st ambrose/chapter ix cheating and dishonest.htm</font><p><a href="/library/kingsley/all_saints_day_and_other_sermons/sermon_xlii_the_unjust_steward.htm"><span class="l">The Unjust Steward</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The steward has been <b>cheating</b> his master already. <b>...</b> What? Commended him for <b>cheating</b><br> him a second time, and teaching his debtors to cheat him? <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../kingsley/all saints day and other sermons/sermon xlii the unjust steward.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/d_by_sins_committed_in.htm"><span class="l">By Sins Committed in Buying and Selling</span></a> <br><b>...</b> (D) BY SINS COMMITTED IN BUYING AND SELLING (Q ). OF <b>CHEATING</b>, WHICH IS<br> COMMITTED IN BUYING AND SELLING (FOUR ARTICLES) We must now <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/d by sins committed in.htm</font><p><a href="/library/edersheim/sketches_of_jewish_social_life/chapter_12_commerce.htm"><span class="l">Commerce</span></a> <br><b>...</b> prices, especially of produce. Indeed, it was regarded as <b>cheating</b> to charge<br> a higher profit than sixteen per cent. In general, some <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../edersheim/sketches of jewish social life/chapter 12 commerce.htm</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_4_1858/the_wicked_mans_life_funeral.htm"><span class="l">The Wicked Man's Life, Funeral, and Epitaph</span></a> <br><b>...</b> There be many to be found here who have during this week been spending their time<br> in lying, <b>cheating</b>, and swindling in the midst of their business. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 4 1858/the wicked mans life funeral.htm</font><p><a href="/library/beeching/george_borrow/george_borrow.htm"><span class="l">George Borrow</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Their faults were proverbs. They lived by drawing fools into a circle and <b>cheating</b><br> them. Stealing and lying were first principles in their code of life. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/beeching/george borrow/george borrow.htm</font><p><a href="/library/luther/the_smalcald_articles/preface_of_dr_martin_luther.htm"><span class="l">Preface of Dr. Martin Luther.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> and it has been resolved that, in case the Pope with his adherents should ever be<br> so bold as seriously and in good faith, without lying and <b>cheating</b>, to hold a <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../luther/the smalcald articles/preface of dr martin luther.htm</font><p><a href="/library/kleiser/the_worlds_great_sermons_volume_8/talmage__a_bloody_monster.htm"><span class="l">Talmage -- a Bloody Monster</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Joseph's brethren dipt their brother's coat in goat's blood, and then brought the<br> dabbled garment to their father, <b>cheating</b> him with the idea that a ferocious <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../kleiser/the worlds great sermons volume 8/talmage a bloody monster.htm</font><p><a href="/library/rauschenbusch/the_social_principles_of_jesus/chapter_vi_a_new_age.htm"><span class="l">A New Age and New Standards</span></a> <br><b>...</b> We call stealing "swiping" and <b>cheating</b> "cribbing." When we have been drunk we say<br> we were "squiffy." As soon as we face the facts, we realize that what we <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../rauschenbusch/the social principles of jesus/chapter vi a new age.htm</font><p><a href="/library/baring-gould/the_village_pulpit_volume_ii_trinity_to_advent/xlvi_petty_dishonesty.htm"><span class="l">Petty Dishonesty.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> ends are not fastened, and the farm work is half done, and the whole trade and commerce<br> of the country is one great system of adulteration and petty <b>cheating</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the village pulpit volume ii trinity to advent/xlvi petty dishonesty.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/c/cheating.htm"><span class="l"><b>Cheating</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Cheat. Multi-Version Concordance <b>Cheating</b> (1 Occurrence). Amos<br> 8:5 Saying,'When will the new moon be gone, that we may sell grain? <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/cheating.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/juggling.htm"><span class="l">Juggling (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Juggle. 2. (a.) <b>Cheating</b>; tricky. 3. (n.) Jugglery; underhand<br> practice. Multi-Version Concordance Juggling (1 Occurrence). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/juggling.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/gull.htm"><span class="l">Gull (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1. (vt) To deceive; to cheat; to mislead; to trick; to defraud. 2. (n.) A <b>cheating</b><br> or cheat; trick; fraud. 3. (n.) One easily cheated; a dupe. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/gull.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/imposture.htm"><span class="l">Imposture (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) The act or conduct of an impostor; deception practiced<br> under a false or assumed character; fraud or imposition; <b>cheating</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/imposture.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/imposition.htm"><span class="l">Imposition (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 4. (n.) An excessive, arbitrary, or unlawful exaction; hence, a trick or deception<br> put on laid on others; <b>cheating</b>; fraud; delusion; imposture. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/imposition.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/foul.htm"><span class="l">Foul (41 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 8. (superl.) Not conformed to the established rules and customs of a game, conflict,<br> test, etc.; unfair; dishonest; dishonorable; <b>cheating</b>; as, foul play. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/foul.htm - 21k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/deceitful.htm"><span class="l">Deceitful (46 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary (a.) Fraudulent; <b>cheating</b>; insincere; serving to mislead<br> or ensnare; trickish. Multi-Version Concordance Deceitful (46 Occurrences). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/deceitful.htm - 18k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/cheated.htm"><span class="l">Cheated (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/cheated.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/cheats.htm"><span class="l">Cheats (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/cheats.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/abusive.htm"><span class="l">Abusive (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 4. (a.) Containing abuse, or serving as the instrument of abuse; vituperative;<br> reproachful; scurrilous. 5. (a.) Tending to deceive; fraudulent; <b>cheating</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/abusive.htm - 9k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/cheating-in-school.html">What does the Bible say about cheating in school? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Immanuel-Kant.html">Who was Immanuel Kant? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/parable-unjust-steward.html">What is the meaning of the Parable of the Unjust Steward (Luke 16:1-13)? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/cheating.htm">Cheating: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Cheating (1 Occurrence)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/amos/8-5.htm">Amos 8:5</a></span><br />Saying,'When will the new moon be gone, that we may sell grain? And the Sabbath, that we may market wheat, making the ephah small, and the shekel large, and dealing falsely with balances of deceit;<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/c/cheating.htm">Cheating</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/chebar.htm">Chebar (8 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/bite.htm">Bite (13 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/cheating.htm">Cheating (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/cheat.htm">Cheat (5 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/sharper.htm">Sharper (4 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/c/cheaters.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Cheaters"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Cheaters" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/c/cheats.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Cheats"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Cheats" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>