Definition and Nature:
Bias refers to a tendency or inclination that results in judgment being influenced by personal preferences or prejudices rather than objective truth. In a biblical context, bias can manifest in various forms, including favoritism, partiality, and unjust judgment, all of which are cautioned against in Scripture.

Biblical References and Teachings:
The Bible addresses the issue of bias, particularly in the context of justice and interpersonal relationships. In the Old Testament, God commands His people to exercise fairness and impartiality. Leviticus 19:15 states, "You must not pervert justice; you must not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the rich; you are to judge your neighbor fairly." This verse underscores the importance of unbiased judgment, emphasizing that justice should not be swayed by social status or personal relationships.

Similarly, Deuteronomy 16:19 warns, "Do not deny justice or show partiality. Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the righteous." Here, the text highlights the corrupting influence of bias, particularly when it is fueled by external incentives like bribes, which can lead to distorted judgment and injustice.

In the New Testament, the theme of impartiality is reiterated. James 2:1 admonishes believers, "My brothers, as you hold out your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, do not show favoritism." This passage calls Christians to reflect the character of God, who is impartial and just, in their interactions with others. James further elaborates on the sin of favoritism, illustrating how it contradicts the law of love and the principles of the kingdom of God.

God's Impartiality:
The Bible consistently portrays God as an impartial judge who does not show favoritism. Romans 2:11 declares, "For God does not show favoritism." This divine attribute serves as a model for human conduct, urging believers to emulate God's fairness and justice in their dealings with others.

Practical Implications for Believers:
Christians are called to examine their hearts and actions for any signs of bias, striving to treat all individuals with fairness and love. This involves recognizing and overcoming personal prejudices, whether they are based on race, socioeconomic status, or other factors. The call to love one's neighbor as oneself (Mark 12:31) inherently requires an attitude free from bias, as love seeks the good of others without partiality.

Conclusion:
While the Bible acknowledges the human tendency toward bias, it provides clear guidance for overcoming it through adherence to God's standards of justice and love. By aligning their attitudes and actions with biblical principles, believers can reflect God's impartiality and contribute to a just and equitable community.1. (n.) A weight on the side of the ball used in the game of bowls, or a tendency imparted to the ball, which turns it from a straight line.

2. (n.) A leaning of the mind; propensity or prepossession toward an object or view, not leaving the mind indifferent; bent; inclination.

3. (n.) A wedge-shaped piece of cloth taken out of a garment (as the waist of a dress) to diminish its circumference.

4. (n.) A slant; a diagonal; as, to cut cloth on the bias.

5. (a.) Inclined to one side; swelled on one side.

6. (a.) Cut slanting or diagonally, as cloth.

7. (adv.) In a slanting manner; crosswise; obliquely; diagonally; as, to cut cloth bias.

8. (v. t.) To incline to one side; to give a particular direction to; to influence; to prejudice; to prepossess.

4299. prokrima -- a prejudice
... 5:21). Word Origin from a comp. of pro and krino Definition a prejudice
NASB Word Usage bias (1). prejudice, bias. From a compound ...
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4625. skandalon -- a stick for bait (of a trap), generally a snare ...
... 4625 ("the means of stumbling") stresses the () of , ie how someone is caught
by (like their personal bias, carnal thinking). ["4625 ...
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4065. periphroneo -- to examine on all sides, to despise
... personal perspective") -- properly, think all-around by considering from all sides
which results however in "over-thinking" (injecting personal bias, used only ...
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970. bia -- strength, force
... activity); force -- violence. see GREEK bia. (bian) -- 1 Occurrence. (bias) --
2 Occurrences. 969, 970. bia. 971 . Strong's Numbers.
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On the Wit of Whistler
... This is surely a very curious example of that extravagant bias against morality
which makes so many ultra-modern aesthetes as morbid and fanatical as any ...
//christianbookshelf.org/chesterton/heretics/xvii on the wit of.htm

The Ethics of Elfland
... of one of the enduring faiths because, having now to trace the roots of my personal
speculation, this may be counted, I think, as the only positive bias. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/chesterton/orthodoxy/iv the ethics of elfland.htm

Asa's Reformation, and Consequent Peace and victory
... Modern critics charge him with writing with a bias, but he learned the 'bias' from
God's own declarations, and had it confirmed by observation, reflection, and ...
/.../expositions of holy scripture g/asas reformation and consequent peace.htm

Succession of Philosophers in Greece.
... Of whom four were of Asia"Thales of Miletus, and Bias of Priene, Pittacus of Mitylene,
and Cleobulus of Lindos; and two of Europe, Solon the Athenian, and ...
/.../the stromata or miscellanies/chapter xiv succession of philosophers in.htm

Parental Duties Considered and Urged.
... The forming mankind to virtue, and rendering them a godly seed, depends much on
the means then used with them, and the bias then given to the mind. ...
/.../sermon xxii parental duties considered.htm

General Character of Christians.
... with one another. The natural man feels a bias to wickedness, and wishes
to indulge his depraved inclinations. But reason forbids ...
/.../lee/sermons on various important subjects/sermon xi general character of.htm

Evolution in General
... wrongly told; it may be coloured, exaggerated, over- or under-stated like the record
of any other set of facts; it may be told with a theological bias or with ...
/.../drummond/the lowell lectures on the ascent of man/i evolution in general.htm

Preface.
... The claim to freedom from bias is in almost ludicrous harmony with such
reasoning. Again, "that also which is said"chap. vii.10 ...
//christianbookshelf.org/jennings/old groans and new songs/preface.htm

Set at Liberty.
... biases men towards evil. Every one that has handled bowls on the green
is familiar with the effect of the bias. The bowls are not ...
//christianbookshelf.org/meyer/john the baptist/xiv set at liberty.htm

But You Will Perhaps Seek to Know the Cause of this Error of ...
... As, then, freedom from the agitation of the passions is the beginning and groundwork
of a life in accordance with virtue, so the bias to vice generated by that ...
/.../gregory/gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/chapter vi but you will.htm

Bias (1 Occurrence)
... 4. (n.) A slant; a diagonal; as, to cut cloth on the bias. ... 7. (adv.) In a slanting
manner; crosswise; obliquely; diagonally; as, to cut cloth bias. ...
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Prejudice (2 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) A bias on the part of judge, juror, or witness which interferes with fairness
of judgment. 3. (n.) Mischief; hurt; damage; injury; detriment. ...
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Favor (184 Occurrences)
... white flowers worn at a wedding. 7. (n.) Appearance; look; countenance;
face. 8. (n.) Partiality; bias. 9. (n.) A letter or epistle ...
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Nationality (5 Occurrences)
... character. 3. (n.) A race or people, as determined by common language and
character, and not by political bias or divisions; a nation. 4 ...
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Influence (13 Occurrences)
... 5. (vt) To control or move by power, physical or moral; to affect by gentle action;
to exert an influence upon; to modify, bias, or sway; to move; to persuade ...
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Iconium (6 Occurrences)
... colonia. Iconium was still a Hellenic city, but with a strong pro-Roman bias
(as proved by its title "Claudian") when Paul visited it. ...
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Indifferent (2 Occurrences)
... 5. (a.) Free from bias or prejudice; impartial; unbiased; disinterested. 6. (adv.)
To a moderate degree; passably; tolerably. Multi-Version Concordance ...
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Independent (1 Occurrence)
... independent property. 3. (a.) Not subject to bias or influence; not obsequious;
self-directing; as, a man of an independent mind. 4. (a ...
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Fair (147 Occurrences)
... 7. (superl.) Characterized by frankness, honesty, impartiality, or candor; open;
upright; free from suspicion or bias; equitable; just; -- said of persons ...
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Partiality (26 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) The quality or state of being partial; inclination to favor one party, or
one side of a question, more than the other; undue bias of mind. ...
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