Feb 11 2009
Slanders and Gossips
dia/bolov (diabolos)
- prone to slander, slanderous, accusing falsely
- calumniator, false accuser, slanderer,
- metaph. applied to a man who, by opposing the cause of God, may be said to act the part of the devil or to side with him
It’s always more “fun” to talk bad things about other people. It directs the spotlight at their faults, not mine. People are actually being paid a lot of money for being full of gossip and slanderous. It’s no wonder, everyone likes a good juicy or naughty bits about other people. Being “bad” is actually good.
Slander is the devil himself.
I must remind myself, everyday with God’s loving mercy, to slander or gossip is simply unacceptable. The tongue can be mightier than the sword. It can cut down an otherwise good reputation. It makes life difficult. It’s totally unproductive.
I have Jesus in my life so I can change for the better. I can also build up other people, and change their lives for the better.
For people will be… slanderous…
