A wicked man takes a bribe out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment. (Proverbs 17:23)
Money politics is a form of corruption often associated with political circles. The objective is to secure votes unfairly by inducing voters with gifts – be it monetary or otherwise. The practice of money politics is part of a larger bribery culture entrenched within various sections of our society. Ordinary folks have no qualms in engaging in acts of bribery when they perceive those in political power practice money politics. We have much reason to be concerned when Malaysia’s ranking in 2010, as measured by Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index, achieved a CPI score of 4.4, with “10” indicating no corruption whilst “0” indicates extreme corruption. Further, the nation’s ranking has been dropping over the years from No.23 in 1995 to No 56 in 2010.
Prayer Points:
- Malaysians will be repulsed by bribery and corruption
- Corrupt politicians and ministers would be exposed and prosecuted
- Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) would enforce existing anti-corruption laws without fear or favor
- Christians will respond actively and positively to the Global Day of Prayer (GDOP) Unashamed Ethically Conference and initiatives.
- More economic independence to combat political dependence and economic ransom
- More Christian entrepreneurs to invest in economic development for eradication of poverty
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