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The Character Of God
Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 1, 2005 (message contributor)
Summary: Jehoshaphat encourages earthly judges to pattern themselves after the character of the Holy God whom they serve.
“THE CHARACTER OF GOD”
1. He is a God who is without INIQUITY. (v. 7a) Wherefore let now the fear of the LORD be upon you; take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with the LORD our God Genesis 18:25; Exodus 23:6; Deuteronomy 19:18; 32:4; 2 Samuel 23:3; 2 Chronicles 19:9; Job 34:10; Psalm 58:1; 92:15; Habakkuk 1:13; Romans 3:5-6; 9:14; 2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 Peter 1:22; 1 John 1:5-8; 3:5
2. He is an IMPARTIAL God. (v. 7b) nor respect of persons Leviticus 19:15; Deuteronomy 1:17; 10:17-18; 16:19; Job 13:8, 10; 32:21; 34:19; Psalm 82:1-2; Proverbs 24:23; 28:21; Malachi 2:9; Matthew 22:16; Mark 12:14; Luke 20:21; Acts 10:34; Romans 2:11; Galatians 2:6; Ephesians 6:9; Colossians 3:25; 1 Timothy 5:21; James 2:1; 1 Peter 1:17
3. He is a God who cannot be INFLUENCED by bribery. (v. 7c) nor taking of gifts Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 10:17; 16:18-19; 1 Samuel 8:3; Job 15:34; Psalm 26:10; Proverbs 15:27; 29:4; Isaiah 1:23; 5:23; 33:15; Ezekiel 22:12; Amos 5:12; Micah 3:11; 7:3; Acts 24:26
