Is Bribery A Grave Sin (for Both Receiver And The Payee)
The one who is compelled to give bribes to get one’s due right is not guilty, the same goes for the person who takes it, if he is compelled to receive it for the whole department and the corrupt system does not allow him. However, he should not take his share in the bribe. In principle, due to compulsion, one is not considered guilty. However, if one gives or receives a bribe to do a wrong job, to usurp someone’s rights, or a wrongful oppression, then there is no valid excuse, and this kind of giving and taking of bribe leads to hell.
The difference is of having a compulsion to get one’s due rights and not having a compulsion but getting an undue advantage.