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Slander

Psalms 19:14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable

in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.

Proverbs 10:18 He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a

fool.

Proverbs 11:9 A hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through

knowledge shall the just be delivered.

Proverbs 12:18 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the

wise is health.

Proverbs 12:19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for

a moment.Ephesians 4:31 Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking,be put away from you, with all malice:

Titus 3:2 To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, showing all meeknessunto all men.

James 3:17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, andeasy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without

hypocrisy.

James 4:11 Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of his brother,and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge

the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge.

1 Peter 3:10 For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from

evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:

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Busting Tips

Slander is making false statements that damage the reputation of another. The person that

slander often felt offended by the person they attack. Through anger, bitterness, and

malice people slander others. Sometimes, slander occurs due to misunderstanding and

misinformation; people publicize damaging rumors without checking its authenticity. Toavoid succumbing to the slanderous spirit, believers should follow the instruction ofChrist outlined in Matthew 18:15-18:

If someone offended you, privately tell the fault to the person. Seek reconciliation.If the person refuses to hear you, then share the situation with one or two more mature

believers in your local church who can help mediate between you and the person (its best

that these be appointed leaders in your local church, such as a deacon). Allow them tohelp mediate the situation.

If the person still refuses to listen, then go to the pastoral leaders of your church. And

allow your leaders to help mediate the situation.If someone attempts to tell you damaging news about someone else, first ask them if they

have made the first step above to talk to the person alone. If you are in a position to helpreconcile a situation do so, otherwise bring it to the leaders of the church.

If you are not in a position to help reconcile a situation, refuse to listen or comment aboutdamaging news of someone else.

If you know of damaging information about someone, your first responsibility is to

lovingly approach that person. If you are not in a position to do so, or it's not appropriate,only share the information with someone who can have direct mediation in the situation.

(Example: If you witnessed an assisting pastor of your local church in a questionable

situation, then only share that with the church pastor or a leader with similar authority; donot share what you saw with any one else.) Thus, the situation can be handled without

hurting the person's reputation, especially since you may have misunderstood what you

saw.If you are unsure of what to do, it is best to keep your mouth shut. Always, if someoneoffends you follow Jesus' instruction above.