Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight. Proverb 11:1.
Scales and weights aren’t generally in use in America these days. The principle King Solomon conveys is that “Integrity in business and humility in spirit safeguard a person, while crookedness and pride invite ruin.” From Berean Bible Commentary.
It’s easy to see that “dishonest scales” applies beyond business affairs. King Solomon warns of dishonesty and deception in all forms of human relations.
Deception!
It’s not a new tactic. I was quite active in The Garden, as related in Genesis.
Joshua was taken it, too. Chapter 9 recounts the Gibeonites who, fearing Israel’s conquest, use deception to secure a treaty with the Israelites. While this chapter highlights the necessity of seeking God’s guidance in decision making and the implications of rash decisions based on human judgement, it also demonstrates just how easy we can be deceived.
And such deception is an abomination to our GOD.
NOTE: Since 2019, the world has been blasted with relentless cycles of deception in various forms. I hope you, reader of this blog, will pray that your eyes see deception before you fall into its trap. I pray that we, who are followers of Jesus Yeshua Messiah, watch with wide eyes, listen always to Spirit, and act resolutely, standing fast in The Faith according the Gospel we have received. AMEIN.
LORD Bless, Keep, Shine. . .
Jonah’s Song 