Slander: should be Warned Against
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Slander, defined as the act of making false and damaging statements about someone, is a sin that is consistently warned against in the Bible. It is a form of bearing false witness, which is explicitly prohibited in the Ten Commandments: "You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor" (Exodus 20:16). Slander not only harms the reputation of others but also disrupts community harmony and reflects a heart not aligned with God's truth.

The Book of Proverbs frequently addresses the destructive nature of slander. Proverbs 10:18 states, "He who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool." This verse highlights the foolishness and malice inherent in slanderous behavior. Proverbs 16:28 further warns, "A perverse man spreads dissension, and a gossip separates close friends," illustrating how slander can fracture relationships and sow discord.

In the New Testament, the apostle Paul admonishes believers to avoid slander as part of living a life worthy of their calling. In Ephesians 4:31, he instructs, "Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice." Paul emphasizes that slander is incompatible with the new life in Christ, urging believers to speak truthfully and lovingly.

James, the brother of Jesus, also addresses the issue of slander in his epistle. James 4:11 warns, "Brothers, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against his brother or judges him speaks against the law and judges it." This passage underscores the seriousness of slander, equating it with judging the law itself, and calls for humility and respect among believers.

The apostle Peter echoes these sentiments, urging Christians to "rid yourselves of all malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind" (1 Peter 2:1). Peter's exhortation is part of a broader call to holiness and spiritual growth, emphasizing that slander is a barrier to becoming more like Christ.

The Bible also provides examples of the consequences of slander. In the Old Testament, the account of Naboth's vineyard (1 Kings 21) illustrates how false accusations can lead to grave injustice and even death. Jezebel orchestrates a plot to have Naboth falsely accused of blasphemy, resulting in his execution and the unlawful seizure of his property. This narrative serves as a stark warning of the potential devastation wrought by slander.

In summary, the Bible consistently warns against slander, portraying it as a sin that damages relationships, disrupts community, and contradicts the character of God. Believers are called to speak truthfully, love one another, and reflect the integrity and holiness of their Creator.
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The Wisdom of God's Counsels
... grace of God, (not without it; that I take to be a mere slander,) "go on ... but if they
will not be warned, what can I do more ... God forbid that we should affirm this ...
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Auxentius on the Giving up of the Basilicas.
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a slander, so as ... He thought that the right of tribute should be given ...
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Submit Yourselves Therefore to God. James 4:7.
... You are warned against it ... It is a slander upon God, and charging God with perjury ...
The true ground on which salvation should be placed is, that he is not to seek ...
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A Word for the Persecuted
... the Lord Jesus Christ himself meet with slander, cruelty, and ... to her ungodly husband,
where she should have been ... Be ye warned, then, against falling into the ...
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Epiphanius Intervenes
... of attempting to pick up some rag of slander out of ... suggestion that, though he was
eighty, he should go in ... Be warned in time, or you must take the consequences ...
/.../chapter xliv epiphanius intervenes.htm

God and Mammon.
... St James warned them even more sternly; and told the ... Lord Himself answers"and our
Lord should surely know ... worldly men quarrel, and envy, and slander, and bully ...
/.../kingsley/westminster sermons/sermon xxvi god and mammon.htm

Colossians and Ephesians Compared and vindicated.
... But why should this heresy not have arisen in the ... of a "gnosis which puffeth up,"
and warned the Ephesian ... what could induce a pseudo-Paul to slander the church ...
/.../section 96 colossians and ephesians.htm

Episcopal Conspirators
... by a pen skilful in the manipulation of slander"that of ... with them,' said Chrysostom,
lest there should be a ... she seemed worthy of praise, he had warned her of ...
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True Christianity Defended
... not the trumpet, and the people be not warned; if the ... to curse or swear, not to lie
or slander, not to ... Or, should they go a little farther still, yet what do ...
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The Last Exile
... It is therefore our desire that you should return to your ... the Arians began to persecute
and slander those who ... to defend their Bishop; but he warned the Emperor ...
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Resources
What does the Bible say about backbiting? | GotQuestions.org

What does the Bible say about bitterness? | GotQuestions.org

How should a Christian view sportsmanship? | GotQuestions.org

Slander: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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Slander

Slander is a Deceitful Work

Slander is Destructive

Slander is Venomous

Slander of David, by his Enemies

Slander of Jeremiah, by the Jews

Slander of Jesus, by the Jews Falsely Charging That he Was a Winebibber (Wino)

Slander of Mephiboseth, by Ziba

Slander of Naboth, by Jezebel

Slander: A Characteristic of the Devil

Slander: An Abomination to God

Slander: Blessed in Enduring

Slander: Causes Anger

Slander: Characterized As Avoiding

Slander: Children of Belial

Slander: Christ Was Exposed To

Slander: Comes from the Evil Heart

Slander: David's Enemies

Slander: Doeg

Slander: Effects of Deadly Wounds

Slander: Effects of Discord Among Brethren

Slander: Effects of Murder

Slander: Effects of Separating Friends

Slander: Effects of Strife

Slander: End of, is Mischievous Madness

Slander: Enemies of Paul

Slander: Enemies of Stephen

Slander: Enemies of the Jews

Slander: Evil People Addicted To

Slander: Forbidden

Slander: Gashmu

Slander: Haman

Slander: Hypocrites Addicted To

Slander: Hypocrites Habitually

Slander: Idleness Leads To

Slander: Illustrated

Slander: Includes: Babbling

Slander: Includes: Backbiting

Slander: Includes: Bearing False Witness

Slander: Includes: Defaming

Slander: Includes: Evil Speaking

Slander: Includes: Evil Surmising

Slander: Includes: Judging Charitably

Slander: Includes: Raising False Reports

Slander: Includes: Repeating Matters

Slander: Includes: Tale-Bearing

Slander: Includes: Tattling

Slander: Includes: Whispering

Slander: Jeremiah's Enemies

Slander: Jews

Slander: Joseph by Potiphar's Wife

Slander: Laban's Sons

Slander: Men Shall Give Account For

Slander: Ministers Exposed To

Slander: Minister's Wives should Avoid

Slander: Often Arises from Hatred

Slander: People Shall Give Account For

Slander: Priests

Slander: Princes of Ammon

Slander: Punishment For

Slander: Rulers Exposed To

Slander: Saints Exposed To

Slander: Saints should Keep Their Tongues From

Slander: Saints should Lay Aside

Slander: Saints: Blessed in Enduring

Slander: Saints: Characterised As Avoiding

Slander: Saints: should be Warned Against

Slander: Saints: should Give No Occasion For

Slander: Saints: should Keep Their Tongue From

Slander: Saints: should Lay Aside

Slander: Saints: should Return Good For

Slander: Servants of God Exposed To

Slander: should be Discountenanced With Anger

Slander: should be Warned Against

Slander: should Give No Occasion For

Slander: should not be Listened To

Slander: should Return Good For

Slander: Tertullus

Slander: That he Blasphemed

Slander: That he had a Demon

Slander: That he Was a King

Slander: That he Was Seditious

Slander: The Land of Canaan Misrepresented by the Spies

Slander: The Nearest Relations Exposed To

Slander: The Tongue of, is a Scourge

Slander: The Wicked Addicted To

Slander: The Wicked Love

Slander: They Who Indulge In, are Fools

Slander: They Who Indulge In, not to be Trusted

Slander: Those Who Indulge In, are Fools

Slander: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To

Slander: Wicked People Love

Slander: Witnesses Against Christ

Slander: Wives of God's Servants should Avoid

Slander: Women Warned Against

Slander: Ziba

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Uttereth (30 Occurrences)

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Evil-speaking (5 Occurrences)

Malice (24 Occurrences)

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Anger (387 Occurrences)

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Crime (45 Occurrences)

Wrath (503 Occurrences)

Fool (95 Occurrences)

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Utters (26 Occurrences)

Outbursts (5 Occurrences)

Outcry (56 Occurrences)

Learner (4 Occurrences)

Level (31 Occurrences)

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Givest (31 Occurrences)

Whisperings (1 Occurrence)

Injury (21 Occurrences)

Injure (16 Occurrences)

Furnish (8 Occurrences)

Factions (5 Occurrences)

Fellowman (3 Occurrences)

Tale (7 Occurrences)

Tabeel (2 Occurrences)

Reject (56 Occurrences)

Rizpah (4 Occurrences)

Revile (28 Occurrences)

Riots (3 Occurrences)

Excuse (13 Occurrences)

Disorder (6 Occurrences)

Devised (35 Occurrences)

Domestic (5 Occurrences)

Despise (64 Occurrences)

Dreaming (4 Occurrences)

Majesties (2 Occurrences)

Murmur (23 Occurrences)

Meditate (37 Occurrences)

Murmurings (8 Occurrences)

Malign (6 Occurrences)

Modestly (2 Occurrences)

Plotting (13 Occurrences)

Proud (96 Occurrences)

Poison (17 Occurrences)

Baal-zebul (6 Occurrences)

Beings (42 Occurrences)

Bitterness (37 Occurrences)

Brawling (3 Occurrences)

Backbiting (2 Occurrences)

Belie (1 Occurrence)

Cautiously (1 Occurrence)

Calumniate (1 Occurrence)

Casts (21 Occurrences)

Consciences (12 Occurrences)

Conspire (18 Occurrences)

Celestial (3 Occurrences)

Calumny (1 Occurrence)

Angelic (6 Occurrences)

Argue (21 Occurrences)

Arrogance (30 Occurrences)

Shameful (27 Occurrences)

Schemed (3 Occurrences)

Scandal (1 Occurrence)

Scheme (10 Occurrences)

Stab (1 Occurrence)

Slur (1 Occurrence)

Supplanteth (1 Occurrence)

Slams (1 Occurrence)

Slurs (1 Occurrence)

Strife (71 Occurrences)

Confide (31 Occurrences)

Shedding (23 Occurrences)

Slander: should be Discountenanced With Anger
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