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Definition and Meaning:
Impartiality refers to the quality of being unbiased, fair, and just, without favoritism or prejudice. In the biblical context, it is the attribute of God and a standard for human conduct, emphasizing fairness and equality in judgment and treatment of others.

Biblical References:

1. God's Impartiality:
The Bible consistently portrays God as impartial, treating all people equally regardless of their status, ethnicity, or background. In Deuteronomy 10:17, it is written, "For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, mighty, and awesome God, showing no partiality and accepting no bribe." This verse highlights God's just nature and His refusal to be swayed by external influences.

2. Impartiality in Judgment:
Believers are called to emulate God's impartiality in their own judgments and interactions. James 2:1-4 warns against favoritism, stating, "My brothers, as you hold out your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, do not show favoritism. Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in shabby clothes also comes in. If you lavish attention on the man in fine clothes and say, 'Here is a seat of honor,' but say to the poor man, 'You must stand,' or, 'Sit at my feet,' have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts?"

3. Equality in Christ:
The New Testament emphasizes the equality of all believers in Christ, transcending social and cultural barriers. Galatians 3:28 declares, "There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus." This verse underscores the unity and impartiality that should characterize the Christian community.

4. Impartiality in Leadership:
Leaders within the church are particularly admonished to exercise impartiality. 1 Timothy 5:21 instructs, "I solemnly charge you, in the presence of God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, to maintain these principles without bias, doing nothing out of partiality." This directive ensures that church leaders uphold justice and fairness in their decisions and actions.

5. Impartiality in the Law:
The Old Testament law also reflects God's impartial nature, instructing judges to be fair and just. Leviticus 19:15 states, "You must not pervert justice; you must not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the rich; you are to judge your neighbor fairly." This commandment reinforces the importance of impartiality in legal matters.

Theological Significance:
Impartiality is a divine attribute that reflects God's perfect justice and righteousness. It is a standard for human conduct, calling believers to reflect God's character in their relationships and judgments. By practicing impartiality, Christians demonstrate the transformative power of the Gospel, which breaks down barriers and unites all people in Christ.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
(a.) In an impartial manner.
Greek
678. aprosopolemptos -- not accepting the person, ie without ...
... persons. Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: aprosopolemptos Phonetic Spelling:
(ap-ros-o-pol-ape'-tos) Short Definition: impartially Definition: (literary ...
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Library

The Case of Reason Impartially Considered
... Second Series Sermon 70 The Case of Reason Impartially Considered. "Brethren,
be not children in understanding: Howbeit in malice ...
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For -- that You May Learn what are Our Sentiments and Opinions ...
... to one party, and be favourable to the success of another; but, as becomes great
minds, should weigh all in a just balance, and show kindness impartially to all ...
/.../arnobius/the seven books of arnobius against the heathen/2 for that you.htm

What Constitutes Disobedience to Moral Law?
... 4. Moral agents are, therefore, shut up to the necessity of willing the good of
being, either partially or impartially, either good to self, or good to being ...
/.../finney/systematic theology/lecture xvi what constitutes disobedience.htm

Lastly; they who Will Not, by the Arguments and Proofs Before ...
... the evidence of religion, it is absolutely necessary, in the first place, that,
laying aside prejudice, lust, and passion, they become impartially willing to ...
/.../xv proposition xv lastly they.htm

Pastor in Parish (I. ).
... A duty which you will carefully remember throughout your round is that of quiet
Christian courtesy; impartially shown to rich, to middling, and to poor. ...
/.../moule/to my younger brethren/chapter vii pastor in parish.htm

Native Christians (Continued).
... Studies, Religious and Social," by Sir Alfred C. Lyall, KCB, the present
Lieutenant-Governor of the North-West Provinces:""We disbursed impartially to Hindus ...
/.../chapter xxvii native christians continued.htm

Unity of Moral Action.
... Now, suppose I will its existence impartially, that is, solely on account of its
intrinsic value; now, does not this imply that every degree of happiness must ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/finney/systematic theology/lecture ix unity of moral.htm

Sermons on Several Occasions
... Sermon 69 The Imperfection of Human Knowledge. Sermon 70 The Case of Reason Impartially
Considered. Sermon 71 Of Good Angels. Sermon 72 Of Evil Angels. ...
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Good Earnests of Great Success
... to keep the church together, as all true ministers should be, proposed the election
of seven men who should distribute the contributions impartially among the ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 14 1868/good earnests of great success.htm

On the Wisdom of this World
... the true happiness of man; and not being able to agree upon any certainty about
it, they could not possibly but conclude, if they judged impartially, that all ...
/.../swift/three sermons three prayers/on the wisdom of this.htm

Thesaurus
Impartially (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (a.) In an impartial manner. Multi-Version
Concordance Impartially (2 Occurrences). 1 Peter 1:17 And if ...
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Organized (5 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 24:5 Thus were they divided impartially by drawing lots; for there
were princes of the sanctuary, and princes of God, both of the sons of Eleazar ...
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Lots (26 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 24:5 Thus were they divided impartially by drawing lots; for there
were princes of the sanctuary, and princes of God, both of the sons of Eleazar ...
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Imparts (3 Occurrences)

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Impartial (1 Occurrence)

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Evenly (1 Occurrence)
... (adv.) With an even, level, or smooth surface; without roughness, elevations, or
depression; uniformly; equally; comfortably; impartially; serenely. ...
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Address (8 Occurrences)
... 1 Peter 1:17 And if you address as your Father Him who judges impartially in accordance
with each man's actions, then spend in fear the time of your stay here ...
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Shame (412 Occurrences)
... But also, and impartially, shame is the portion of faithless Israelites who deny
Yahweh and follow after strange gods (Ezekiel 7:18 Micah 7:10 Hosea 10:6, and ...
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Spend (54 Occurrences)
... 1 Peter 1:17 And if you address as your Father Him who judges impartially in accordance
with each man's actions, then spend in fear the time of your stay here ...
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Actions (62 Occurrences)
... 1 Peter 1:17 And if you address as your Father Him who judges impartially in accordance
with each man's actions, then spend in fear the time of your stay here ...
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