In the context of biblical teachings, the concept of "tampering" often relates to the idea of altering, meddling, or interfering with something in a way that is unauthorized or inappropriate. This can apply to various aspects of life, including the Word of God, moral integrity, and the natural order established by God.

Tampering with the Word of God

The Bible strongly warns against altering or distorting the Word of God. In Deuteronomy 4:2, it is written, "You shall not add to the word that I am commanding you, nor take away from it, so that you may keep the commandments of the LORD your God that I am giving you." This command underscores the importance of preserving the purity and integrity of God's instructions. Similarly, Revelation 22:18-19 issues a stern warning against adding to or taking away from the prophetic words of Scripture, emphasizing the severe consequences of such actions.

The Apostle Paul also addresses this issue in 2 Corinthians 4:2, where he states, "Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God." Here, Paul highlights the importance of honesty and transparency in handling God's Word, rejecting any form of deceit or manipulation.

Tampering with Moral Integrity

The Bible also speaks to the dangers of tampering with one's moral integrity. Proverbs 11:1 declares, "Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight." This verse illustrates the broader principle that God values honesty and integrity in all dealings. Tampering with truth or justice is seen as an affront to God's righteous standards.

In the New Testament, the call to maintain moral integrity is echoed in passages like Ephesians 4:25, which instructs believers to "put away falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one another." This exhortation emphasizes the communal aspect of integrity, where tampering with truth not only affects the individual but also the broader community of faith.

Tampering with the Natural Order

The Bible also addresses the concept of tampering with the natural order established by God. Romans 1:26-27 speaks to the consequences of abandoning God's design, stating, "For this reason God gave them over to dishonorable passions. Even their women exchanged natural relations for unnatural ones. Likewise, the men abandoned natural relations with women and burned with lust for one another. Men committed indecent acts with other men, and received in themselves the due penalty for their error." This passage highlights the belief that deviating from God's intended order leads to moral and spiritual consequences.

Furthermore, the creation narrative in Genesis establishes a divine order in the world, with God declaring His creation "very good" (Genesis 1:31). Any attempt to tamper with this order is seen as a challenge to God's sovereignty and wisdom.

In summary, the biblical perspective on tampering encompasses a range of issues, from the integrity of Scripture to moral conduct and the natural order. The consistent theme is a call to uphold the purity, truth, and order established by God, recognizing the inherent dangers and consequences of unauthorized interference.1. (n.) One who tamps; specifically, one who prepares for blasting, by filling the hole in which the charge is placed.

2. (n.) An instrument used in tamping; a tamping iron.

3. (v. i.) To meddle; to be busy; to try little experiments; as, to tamper with a disease.

4. (v. i.) To meddle so as to alter, injure, or vitiate a thing.

5. (v. i.) To deal unfairly; to practice secretly; to use bribery.

Letter cxliv. From Augustine to Optatus.
... Again when you say that "you as a new-fledged and inexperienced teacher have been
afraid to tamper with the doctrines handed down by great and famous bishops ...
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Letter iii. Having in the Former Two Letters Defined the Doctrine ...
... "The present Bible is the Canon to which Christ and the Apostles referred?". Doubtless.
"And in terms which a Christian must tremble to tamper with?". Yea. ...
/.../coleridge/confessions of an inquiring spirit etc/letter iii having in the.htm

Causes of Corruption Chiefly Intentional.
... further identify both places with Matthew 28:2, 3 [173] , from which they are clearly
separate;"but they considered themselves at liberty to tamper with the ...
/.../chapter vii causes of corruption.htm

Causes of Corruption Chiefly Intentional.
... These persons, like certain of the moderns, Beza for example, evidently did
not think it at all wrong to tamper with the inspired Text. ...
/.../chapter xiv causes of corruption.htm

Against "The Roaring Lions"
... Not only did they tamper with Augustin's people, but the country dwellers of the
Catholic Church were continually interfered with on their lands, pillaged ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/bertrand/saint augustin/iv against the roaring lions.htm

The Example Set us by the Martyrs, whom no Force could Hinder from ...
... compelled by force to unseal afterwards resealed, condemning the fraud which had
been practised upon them; while they who had not ventured to tamper with it ...
/.../vincent/the commonitory of vincent of lerins/chapter v the example set.htm

Introductory Remarks. 1 the Term Hermeneutics (Greek...
... life; and to remember always that, if such be the divine origin and high office
of scriptural truth, God will not hold guiltless any who tamper with it in the ...
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Hiring a Coachman
... Take this as your motto when you are inclined to tamper with wrong: "Who eats with
the devil needs a long-handled spoon." The farther you keep away from him ...
/.../chidley/fifty-two story talks to boys and girls/hiring a coachman.htm

The Opinions of Carpocrates, Another Offset from the Pythagorean ...
... To this effect does he tamper with the whole of that allegory of the Lord which
is extremely clear and simple in its meaning, and ought to be from the first ...
/.../tertullian/a treatise on the soul/chapter xxxv the opinions of carpocrates.htm

Ahab and Elijah
... and being lost! If you know that a thing cannot be won without transgression,
do not tamper with hankerings for it. Keep away from ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/ahab and elijah.htm

Tamper (1 Occurrence)
... 3. (vi) To meddle; to be busy; to try little experiments; as, to tamper with
a disease. ... Multi-Version Concordance Tamper (1 Occurrence). ...
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Tammuz (1 Occurrence)

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Tanach (4 Occurrences)

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Doctor (5 Occurrences)
... 8. (vt) To tamper with and arrange for one's own purposes; to falsify; to
adulterate; as, to doctor election returns; to doctor whisky. ...
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Cook (17 Occurrences)
... 6. (vt) To concoct or prepare; hence, to tamper with or alter; to garble; --
often with up; as, to cook up a story; to cook an account. ...
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