Another reference that addresses this dilemma is Leviticus 6:1-5 when the Lord spoke to Moses and said “If anyone sins and commits a breach of faith against the Lord by deceiving his neighbor in a matter of …show more content…
Regardless of the temptation I see this offer as a form of bribery and in that situation that bribe is extremely unprofessional and highly unacceptable. Daniel Burnett’s In the Shadow of Aldersgate briefly mentions bribery and how one of the most common dilemmas faced by Christians and missionaries is the practice of bribery. Burnett’s chapter The Responsibility of Holiness says, “Many cultures view bribery as simply a necessary and accepted way of life. But in most Western cultures bribery is not only considered immoral, it is illegal. ” I couldn’t say it any better than Burnett, I think for the scenario this bribery offer is simply immoral, I would handle this problem but not allowing it