In the context of biblical principles, the concept of "rating" can be understood as the evaluation or assessment of individuals, actions, or things based on certain standards or criteria. While the Bible does not explicitly use the term "rating," it provides numerous examples and teachings that relate to the idea of evaluating or judging according to God's standards.

Judgment and Discernment

The Bible emphasizes the importance of righteous judgment and discernment. In John 7:24 , Jesus instructs, "Stop judging by outward appearances, and start judging justly." This highlights the necessity of evaluating situations and individuals based on truth and righteousness rather than superficial criteria. The call to judge justly is a reminder that believers are to use discernment grounded in biblical principles.

God's Standards

God's standards are the ultimate measure by which all things are rated. In 1 Samuel 16:7 , the Lord tells Samuel, "Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart." This passage underscores that God's evaluation is based on the heart and character rather than external attributes.

Accountability and Stewardship

The Bible also speaks to the concept of accountability, which involves being rated or assessed based on one's actions and stewardship. In the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30), Jesus illustrates how servants are evaluated based on their management of the master's resources. The faithful servants are commended and rewarded, while the unfaithful servant is reprimanded. This parable teaches that God expects His followers to use their gifts and resources wisely and will hold them accountable for their stewardship.

Self-Examination

Believers are encouraged to engage in self-examination to ensure they align with God's standards. In 2 Corinthians 13:5 , Paul exhorts, "Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves." This call to self-assessment is a form of rating one's spiritual condition and growth, ensuring that one's life reflects the teachings of Christ.

Avoiding Partiality

The Bible warns against partiality, which can lead to unjust ratings or evaluations. James 2:1 states, "My brothers, as you hold out your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, do not show favoritism." This admonition highlights the need for impartiality and fairness in all assessments, reflecting God's just nature.

Final Judgment

Ultimately, the Bible teaches that God will conduct the final rating or judgment of all humanity. In Revelation 20:12 , it is written, "And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and there were open books. And one of them was the book of life. And the dead were judged according to their deeds, as recorded in the books." This passage affirms that God's final evaluation will be based on His perfect knowledge and justice.

In summary, while the Bible does not explicitly use the term "rating," it provides a framework for understanding evaluation through principles of righteous judgment, accountability, self-examination, and impartiality, all grounded in God's unchanging standards.(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Rate.

Rating Paper: Apographe
... RATING PAPER: Apographe. Metrodoroi epimeleteI para Apunchios Inarotios
hellenomemphites ^sic Apographomai kata to ektethen prostagma ...
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Enrollment by Households in Egypt
... In this study we use the terms "valuation" or "rating" and "enrollment".
But the system of periodic enrollments in Egypt is quite ...
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Introductory Note
... I need add no more to what follows from the translator, save only the expression
of a hope that others will enjoy this author as I do, rating him very highly ...
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The Drama
... to the three Maries on their way to the grave, quarrels with his servant and his
wife, and ends with striking the latter, who repays him by a sound rating. ...
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Letter civ. To the Prefect Modestus.
... Footnotes: [2362] Placed in 372. [2363] On the rating of the clergy. [2364] tous
tou theou hieromenous, presbuterous kai diakonous. The Ben. ...
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Letter xxxvi. Without Address.
... I look upon as a second self. What then do I ask? That he do not lose his
old rating. Really he takes no little trouble in ministering ...
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Letter cccix. Without Address.
... Letter CCCIX. Without address. [Commendatory on behalf of a man reduced from wealth
to poverty, with three children, and anxious about his rating.]. ...
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Letter Lxxxiii. To a Magistrate.
... Footnotes: [2286] Placed in 372. [2287] Censitor, ie the magistrate responsible
for rating and taxation in the provinces. [2288] cf. Aristotle Eth. Nic. viii. ...
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He Proves by Several Examples that the Greeks Drew from the Sacred ...
... Rating some as unbelievers, Heraclitus says, "Not knowing how to hear or to speak;"
aided doubtless by Solomon, who says, "If thou lovest to hear, thou shalt ...
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Bible Study for Boys
... however, some good reason and very strong ground for uniform cycles, based on
seasonable development rather than on chronological years and intellectual rating ...
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Rating (1 Occurrence)
... & vb. n.) of Rate. Multi-Version Concordance Rating (1 Occurrence). ... Is this not the
people whom you were rating so low? Go out now, and make war on them. (BBE). ...
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Ration (2 Occurrences)

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Ratifies (1 Occurrence)

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Estimate (6 Occurrences)
... 3. (n.) A valuing or rating by the mind, without actually measuring, weighing, or
the like; rough or approximate calculation; as, an estimate of the cost of a ...
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Procurator
... Roscian Law (67 BC) established 400,000 sesterces (about USD18,000 (in 1915), or
3,600 British pounds (in 1915)) as the minimum census rating for membership in ...
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Aren't (102 Occurrences)
... to be his servants? Is this not the people whom you were rating so low?
Go out now, and make war on them. (See NIV). Judges 18:9 ...
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Low (216 Occurrences)
... to be his servants? Is this not the people whom you were rating so low?
Go out now, and make war on them. (BBE). Judges 11:35 It ...
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Talk (164 Occurrences)
... to be his servants? Is this not the people whom you were rating so low?
Go out now, and make war on them. (BBE NIV). Judges 11:40 ...
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