This archive report was first published on 16 November 2019.
On November 16, 2019, a social media meme went viral, poking fun at corruption in the police force by using a Bible verse to justify bribery.
The meme, which has been widely shared, tells the story of a traffic police officer who stops a speeding pastor and uses the Bible to convince him to pay a bribe.
However, a Christian values expert, Mr. Samson Osero, has weighed in on the matter, saying that the verse is often misinterpreted and that paying a bribe is a gross breach of Christian values.
According to Mr. Osero, the verse in question refers to settling disputes amicably, but it does not justify paying a bribe to avoid punishment.
He argues that committing traffic offenses is a matter of the law, not a legitimate dispute that can be settled amicably.
Mr. Osero's comments come as a reminder that the Bible should not be used to justify wrongdoing, and that those who misuse its verses should be held accountable.
