The Rules of Engagement

Reconnaissance

being discovered or detected), and moral superiority (person may feel that they are morally superior to those of the victim, organization, or the ministry). It is also important to understand that very often the perpetrator of fraud rationalizes his actions. For instance an employee accused of fraud is likely to rationalize his action by saying or believing that his low pay justifies the action or that since everybody is doing it, he is also well within his right to do it.

Scriptural reference for the spirit of Ananias and Sapphira 1 Samuel 2:13–17; Acts 5:1–10

Signs, symptoms, and manifestations of the spirit of Ananias and Sapphira

Abuse/misuse of organization/business property and assets

Abuse of privileges

Abuse/misuse

Betrayal

Breach of confidence

Bribery

Camouflage Corruption

Concealment

Conflict of interest

Cunning craftiness

Deception

Disrespect of the prophetic Failure to pay vows Falsification or alteration of records or documents

Dishonesty

Disrespect of the anointing

Embezzlement

Failure to pay tithes

False claims

False statements

Favoritism Hoarding

Financial fraud

Greed

Hypocrisy

Identity theft

Illegal financial advantages Insurance fraud

Inducement

Insider trading

Intentional deception

Internet fraud

Lack of accountability Loss

Lying

Misapplication of accounting policies Misrepresentation of truth

Manipulation

Medical fraud

Misappropriation/ misapplication of assets

Misleading actions

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