🕯️ Traditions Will Government Corruption Ever End?

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Corruption by government officials is a global problem with devastating consequences. You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. For example, during the COVID-19 pandemic, officials in one country after another were accused of enriching themselves with funds intended to fight the pandemic. Such corruption prevented people from getting the health care they needed, which contributed to untold suffering and death.
The effects of government corruption are far-reaching. David Cameron, a former prime minister of the United Kingdom, put it this way: “Corruption is one big, tangled web—and all countries are caught up in it.”
However, we can be certain that soon all government corruption will end. Why? Note what the Bible says God will do.

Why we know that God will act against corruption​

The Bible records this statement by God: “I, Jehovah, love justice; I hate robbery and unrighteousness.” You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.) When people suffer from the corrupt acts of others, God is aware of it. (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.) He promises: “Because the afflicted are oppressed, . . . I will rise up to act.”—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
What will God do? Rather than reform existing governments, he will replace them with his own heavenly government, called “the Kingdom of God.” (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.) The Bible says: “The God of heaven will set up a kingdom that . . . will crush and put an end to all these [other] kingdoms, and it alone will stand forever.” (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.) God will thus end the corruption we see today.

A government free of corruption​

How do we know that God’s Kingdom government will not become corrupt? Consider the following.

1. 1.Power. The Kingdom receives its power from Almighty God.—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
   Why this matters: In order to function, human governments rely on their citizens for money. Often this creates opportunities for bribery, theft, and manipulation. However, this Kingdom is supported by Almighty God, so it will always be able to provide for the needs of its subjects.—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
2. 2.Ruler. God has appointed Jesus Christ as Ruler of the Kingdom.—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
   Why this matters: Even the best human rulers are vulnerable to improper influence. (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.) In contrast, Jesus has shown that he cannot be bribed. (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.) Further, he is always motivated by genuine love for his subjects and is truly interested in their welfare.—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
3. 3.Laws. The laws of God’s Kingdom are perfect, even refreshing.—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
   Why this matters: Human laws are often complex, burdensome, or poorly enforced, creating opportunities for corruption. On the other hand, God’s laws are practical and beneficial. (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.) Further, these laws address not only actions but also motives. (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.) Of course, God can read hearts and can ensure that such laws are enforced with compassion.—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..

We invite you to learn more about the Bible’s promise regarding a future free of government corruption.

• Read the article “You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.” to learn three more reasons why God’s Kingdom will never become corrupt.
• Watch the video You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. to learn more about God’s government and what it will do for the earth.
• Try our You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. to see how you can benefit from the Bible’s promises.

You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. According to one definition, “corruption” means the abuse of entrusted power for private gain.
You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. Jehovah is the personal name of God. (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.) See the article “You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.”