When I was in banking, the bank foreclosed on a house by holding an auction on the courthouse steps. Only two people showed up, our bank attorney and me.
When new information surfaced after the auction, my boss asked me to illegally change the sale documents in our favor. Then I remembered that God was on those courthouse steps.
I declined to participate in this scheme. I didn't want the eternal consequences that would come from that poor decision.
Exodus 20:20 says, "Moses said to the people, "Do not be afraid. God has come to test you, so that the fear of God will be with you to keep you from sinning."
One benefit of fearing God is that your reverence will keep you from sinning and any related consequences.
