Slander

Slander


Slander relates to arrogance, doubt, judging, and deceitfulness.

These are words the Lord detests. Many times in the scriptures we are warned not to cast any slur or judge others. If we do than we are putting ourselves in grave danger, and our prayers go unanswered.
When we judge or criticize another we are attacking one of God's creation.

Psalms 101;5
I will destroy anyone who slanders his neighbor in secret. I will not tolerate anyone who has a haughty demeanor and an arrogant attitude.

Speaking

James 1;26
26 If someone thinks he is religious yet does not bridle his tongue, and so deceives his heart, his religion is futile.

James 1;26
26 If anyone thinks himself to be religious, and yet does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this man’s religion is worthless.

What is James saying here?
James is saying here that anyone who says they are Christians, but do not exercise control over their tongues are just fooling themselves, and their religion is worthless.

Matthew 12;36–37 
36 But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment. 37 For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.”


Psalm 101:5-7
5 Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I cut off: him that hath an high look and a proud heart will not I suffer.
6 Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me.
7 He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight.

Romans 1;30
slanderers, God-haters, insolent, arrogant and boastful; they invent ways of doing evil; they disobey their parents.

1 Corithians 6;10
nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.

Leviticus 16;19
“‘Do not go about spreading slander among your people. “‘Do not do anything that endangers your neighbor’s life. I am the Lord.

Psalm 50;20
You sit and testify against your brother and slander your own mother’s son.

Proverbs 10;18
Whoever conceals hatred with lying lips and spreads slander is a fool.

Proverbs 30;10
“Do not slander a servant to their master, or they will curse you, and you will pay for it.

Jeremiah 9;4
“Beware of your friends; do not trust anyone in your clan. For every one of them is a deceiver, and every friend a slanderer.

Psalm 101;5-7 (NET)
5
I will destroy anyone who slanders his neighbor in secret.
I will not tolerate anyone who has a haughty demeanor and an arrogant attitude.
6
I will favor the honest people of the land,
and allow them to live with me.
Those who walk in the way of integrity will attend me.
7
Deceitful people will not live in my palace.
Liars will not be welcome in my presence.

Psalm 101;5-7 
5
Whoever slanders their neighbor in secret,
I will put to silence;
whoever has haughty eyes and a proud heart,
I will not tolerate.
6
My eyes will be on the faithful in the land, that they may dwell with me;
the one whose walk is blameless will minister to me.
7
No one who practises deceit will dwell in my house;
no one who speaks falsely
will stand in my presence.


Psalm 101;5-7
5
If someone slanders another in secret,
I will cut him off.
Haughty eyes and proud hearts I cannot abide.
6
I look to the faithful of the land, so that they can be my companions;
those who live lives of integrity can be servants of mine.
7
No deceitful person can live in my house; no liar can be my adviser.

2 Corinthians 12;20
For I am afraid that when I come I may not find you as I want you to be, and you may not find me as you want me to be. I fear that there may be discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, slander, gossip, arrogance and disorder.

Ephesians 4;31
Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.

Colossians 3;8
But now you must also rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.

Titus 3;2
to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone.

James 4;11
Brothers and sisters, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against a brother or sister or judges them speaks against the law and judges it. When you judge the law, you are not keeping it, but sitting in judgment on it.

1 Peter 2;1
Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind.

1 Peter 3;16
keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.

Jude 1;10
Yet these people slander whatever they do not understand, and the very things they do understand by instinct—as irrational animals do will destroy them.

timothy skon, Chaplain
serving others, guided by Jesus
10/23/17