In Proverbs, chapter eleven, verse one, the use of inaccurate scales to cheat someone is condemned by God, as in Leviticus nineteen, verse thirty-five. He commands that we deal honestly with all people, both in financial matters and in other circumstances where cheating is possible. We must always keep in mind that the Lord’s “countenance doth behold the upright,” as in Psalms eleven, verse seven; they only “shall dwell in (his) presence,” as in Psalms one hundred and forty, verse thirteen, and Proverbs twenty-four, verses three to five.
The theme verse, “A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.” The countenance of the Lord will be upon those who are just, and the presence of the Lord will be with them. “Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.” Cheaters will not attract God’s presence because it is a sin. And God does not dwell with those who are doing ungodly things.
Religious leaders, church-goers, and those who profess to live for God and do God’s work should take heed of the following. “A false balance is an abomination to the Lord.” When spiritual leaders claim they are serving God in their ministry, they take up offerings and declare to the congregation that the specific amount to give is now where found in scripture. Then, using it for their kingdom instead of God’s house is a wrongdoing. The old saying “cheaters never prosper” is true because what eventually happens is the money collected will run out, and these church leaders will continue to repeat this cycle and never stop doing such ungodly activity. Collecting such offerings is to build God’s house, help save people, and help those who may need the necessities in life.