Fraudulently refers to the act of deceit or trickery for the purpose of personal gain or advantage. In the context of biblical teachings, fraudulent behavior is consistently condemned as it violates the principles of honesty, integrity, and justice that are foundational to a righteous life.

Biblical References:

1. Proverbs 11:1 · "Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight." This verse highlights the importance of honesty in business dealings and the divine disapproval of fraudulent practices. The use of dishonest scales is a metaphor for any form of deceit in transactions.

2. Leviticus 19:11 · "You must not steal. You must not lie or deceive one another." This commandment from the Mosaic Law explicitly prohibits deceitful behavior, underscoring the expectation of truthfulness among God's people.

3. Micah 6:11 · "Can I excuse dishonest scales or bags of false weights?" Here, the prophet Micah speaks against the fraudulent practices prevalent in his time, emphasizing that such actions are inexcusable before God.

4. Luke 19:8 · "But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, 'Look, Lord, half of my possessions I give to the poor, and if I have cheated anyone, I will repay it fourfold.'" Zacchaeus, a tax collector, acknowledges his fraudulent actions and demonstrates repentance by making restitution, illustrating the transformative power of encountering Christ.

5. James 5:4 · "Look, the wages you withheld from the workmen who mowed your fields are crying out against you. The cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of Hosts." This passage condemns the fraudulent withholding of wages, highlighting God's concern for justice and fair treatment of workers.

Theological Implications:

Fraudulent behavior is antithetical to the character of God, who is described as a God of truth (Deuteronomy 32:4). Engaging in deceit undermines the trust and community that God desires among His people. The Bible calls believers to reflect God's nature by living lives marked by honesty and integrity.

Moral and Ethical Considerations:

From a moral standpoint, fraudulence is a violation of the command to love one's neighbor as oneself (Matthew 22:39). It exploits others for personal gain, disregarding their well-being and dignity. Ethically, Christians are called to conduct themselves in a manner that is above reproach, serving as a witness to the transformative power of the Gospel.

Practical Application:

Believers are encouraged to examine their own lives for any form of deceit or dishonesty, whether in business, personal relationships, or other areas. Repentance and restitution, as demonstrated by Zacchaeus, are vital steps in addressing fraudulent behavior. Christians are also called to advocate for justice and integrity in their communities, standing against systems and practices that perpetuate fraud and exploitation.(adv.) In a fraudulent manner.

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The Rich Fool.
... For aught that we know to the contrary, he may have been violently or fraudulently
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... each mischievous error begins to break forth, and to defend itself by filching certain
passages of Scripture, and expounding them fraudulently and deceitfully ...
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The Pythagorean Doctrine of Transmigration Sketched and Censured.
... For, as to the man who devised such a tricksty scheme, to the injury of his health,
fraudulently wasting his life, and torturing it for seven years underground ...
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Meditations against Despair, or Doubting of God's Mercy.
... And if thou dost injuriously or fraudulently detain or keep in thy possession any
lands or goods, that of right belong to any widow or fatherless child ...
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Of the Synod at Ariminum, and the Creed There Published.
... purpose: Eudoxius having some of the principal officers of the emperor's bedchamber
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Account of St. Spyridon: his Modesty and Steadfastness.
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Fraudulently (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (adv.) In a fraudulent manner. Multi-Version
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Fray (4 Occurrences)

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Outcry (56 Occurrences)
... (WEB). James 5:4 lo, the reward of the workmen, of those who in-gathered your fields,
which hath been fraudulently kept back by you -- doth cry out, and the ...
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Workmen (52 Occurrences)
... (WEY DBY). James 5:4 lo, the reward of the workmen, of those who in-gathered your
fields, which hath been fraudulently kept back by you -- doth cry out, and the ...
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In-gathered (1 Occurrence)
... James 5:4 lo, the reward of the workmen, of those who in-gathered your fields, which
hath been fraudulently kept back by you -- doth cry out, and the ...
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Frauds (2 Occurrences)
... Numbers 25:18 for they are adversaries to you with their frauds, 'with' which they
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Fraudulent (2 Occurrences)

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Exclamations (1 Occurrence)
... James 5:4 lo, the reward of the workmen, of those who in-gathered your fields, which
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Pocket (3 Occurrences)
... 9. (vt) To put, or conceal, in the pocket; as, to pocket the change. 10. (vt)
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Adversaries (93 Occurrences)
... Numbers 25:18 for they are adversaries to you with their frauds, 'with' which they
have acted fraudulently to you, concerning the matter of Peor, and ...
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