A Word From James: Slander
by Marilynn Chadwick
Brothers and sisters, do not slander one another…who are you to judge your neighbor? (James 4:11,12 NIV)
Slander. It's an ugly word. Slander, or defamation of character, used to be considered a crime. Nowadays, it's more like a contact sport. Runaway slander fuels reality shows, tabloids, and especially social media.
James gives us a hard-hitting warning about the dangers of slander. If we find gossip enticing, then we'd better pause. Old "camel knees," is sure to step on our toes in today's verses:
"Don't speak evil against each other, dear brothers and sisters. If you…
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