Playlist: Scales, Dishonest (topic)
The Same Plumb Line
Commentary by David C. GrabbeThe theme of dishonest scales serves as the central metaphor for examining how believers evaluate political leaders and moral character. Drawing a parallel between two American Presidents from different eras and parties, both are described as sexually immoral, comfortable with lying, and using their office for personal gain, …
Lacking Nothing (Part Two)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsDishonest scales represent a direct violation of God's command in Leviticus 19:35-36, where He requires honest scales, honest weights, an honest ephah, and an honest hin, grounding this requirement in His identity as the God who delivered Israel from Egyptian bondage. Because tampering with weights and measures is a sign that …
Lacking Nothing (Part Three)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsDishonest scales serve as a biblical picture of the broader principle of debased weights and measures, directly tied to fraudulent monetary systems. Debasing metal coinage, paper currency, or electronic money is identified as a violation of this principle of honest weights and measures, making such practices fraudulent in God's …
Micah (Part Three): Who Is a God Like You?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsMicah 5 describes legal proceedings against the people who have rejected God, promising a harsh retribution but future restoration for a physical remnant.
Guard Against Being an Abomination to God
Sermon by Kim MyersAn abomination is anything God hates, including idolatry, diverse weights, uncleanness, sorcery, a proud look, a lying tongue, and the shedding of innocent blood.
Hosea's Prophecy (Part Six)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsModern Israel is repeating the same sins as ancient Israel. God's metaphors of the promiscuous wife, stubborn heifer, and rebellious child all apply to America.