Christian Attitude towards Bribery and Corruption

"[Hosea 9:9] They have sunk deep into corruption, as in the days of Gibeah. God will remember their wickedness and punish them for their sins"

1. It is condemned as an evil practice (a social evil) Ex. 23:8
2. Bribes cause injustice proverbs 17:23
3. Seen as morally wrong as they negatively affect one’s family
4. Jesus drove out merchants from the temple. They had started exploitation of the poor
5. Condemned because it degrades the personality of an individual
6. Amos condemned taking and giving of bribes
7. Bribes blinds the eyes In the parable of John the Baptist condemned soldiers from taking bribes.  Corrupt judge and the widow, corruption is condemned
8. Christians are to live righteously and not give bribes or receive. They are the light of the world
9. Money gained from corruption is not acceptable before God.

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Holy Pope Francis shaking hands with DP. Mr Ruto. Besides is President Kenyatta on 25th Nov. 2015. [on this day the pope condemned politicians who grab public lands including schools]

"[2 Peter 2:20] If they have escaped the corruption of the world by knowing our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and are again entangled in it and are overcome, they are worse off at the end than they were at the beginning"

How christians use life skills to tackle corruption

Life skills are abilities, which enable a person to face the challenges of life in an effective way. They are:-

1. Decision making
2. Critical thinking
3. Creative thinking
4. Self esteem
5. Assertiveness

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Decision making

This is a process of identifying the best alternative to overcome a challenge encountered. Often decisions we make do not only affect us but those around us.
Steps to decision — making

1. Identify the challenge (problem) [What is the problem? What s bothering you?]
2. Understand the challenge / problem [What is really bothering you?]
   
3. Find out possible solutions
   
4. Find out the possible options and alternatives
   
5. Consider the possible consequences for each option
   
6. Select the best option
   
7. Implement
   
8. Evaluate the outcome of the action
   

Critical thinking

• This is the ability to examine and assess a given situation impartially or objectively.
  
• It involves reasoning carefully. Getting detailed information, consider the option before making a decision.
  
• Critical thinking makes a person responsible for their actions.

Creative thinking

•  This is the act or practice of using ideas imaginatively to solve a problem

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Self-esteem

• This is the regard one has about himself or herself. Self-esteem can be low or high, positive or negative.
  
• A positive or high self-esteem person has confidence, is outgoing, social, appreciates self, realistic and independent
• A person with low, negative self-esteem is naïve, withdrawn, shy, feels inadequate, and no self- confidence.

"[2 Peter 1:4] Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature, having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires"

Assertiveness

• This is the ability to express one's feelings and wishes without hurting others.
  
• Assertive people are confident; direct in dealing with others
• Assertive people have a high self-esteem.

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