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Oct 18, 2023 · The “Respectable” Sin of Slander. October 18, 2023. James 4:11 addresses one of the “respectable sins” 1 —that is, one of those behaviors that the Bible has so clearly condemned but that Christians by and large have learned to tolerate and sometimes even celebrate. We are prone to rage against what is wrong outside of our group while ...
Aug 28, 2024 · Jesus told them he knew about the slander, that it would get worse, but that what it means to overcome is a matter of his judgment seat, not the judgment of everyone else (Rev. 2:8–11).
- Commit Your Reputation to The Lord.
- Gently Confront The Slanderer (Not by email).
- Preach The Gospel to yourself.
It’s sometimes right to to defend your reputation before those who’ve slandered you, especially if you’re in a leadership role and the slander damages the ministry. But in my observation, it’s often better to stay silent, trust in the Lord, and let truth be your greatest advocate in the long run. As my dad puts it, “When (not if) your reputation su...
In my observation, it’s amazing how often people can engage in the sin of slander without realizing it. Therefore, the most loving thing you can do for all parties concerned—including the slanderer—is to gently, lovingly confront. Such a conversation should be done in person, not over email, text, phone, or social media. In certain situations, it m...
There’s always the danger of lapsing into victimhood and self-pity when sinned against, which is the opposite of what the gospel should produce in our hearts. While it doesn’t eliminate the pain of slander, the gospel can reduce our defensiveness and sense of injury if we remember that “apart from the grace of God, I’m worse than what I’m being sla...
Jan 14, 2024 · The Bible tells us that slander, or speaking falsely about others, is a sin. Proverbs 10:18 says, “Whoever conceals hatred with lying lips and spreads slander is a fool.”. If we have slandered someone, the first step is to ask for forgiveness from God. First John 1:9 tells us, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will ...
Dec 19, 2015 · The net effect of all forms of slander is to unjustly devalue another person’s reputation. Slander Is Stealing. This devaluing is at the heart of what makes slander evil. The Bible tells us, “A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold” (Proverbs 22:1).
Sep 11, 2024 · 1 Peter 2:1. “Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind.”. This verse exhorts believers to rid themselves of all forms of slander. It emphasizes the importance of fostering a sincere and genuine spirit, free from malice, deceit, and envy.
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Nov 11, 2022 · The Bible says a lot about slander, in both Old Testament and New (Proverbs 10:18; 1 Peter 2:1). Slander is so high on God’s list of wrongs that He included it in the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:16). The ninth commandment says, “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.”. Bearing false witness includes slander because of the ...
