SPEAK LIFE INSTEAD OF SLANDERING

I would dare to say that the tongue is probably the biggest problem for most people. I would like to call you to heed God’s Word and to spend eternity with Him, and to make certain of your salvation. 

It’s imperative to stop slandering others because speaking evil against another is the product of sinful condemnation, because evil words and sinful condemnations violate the heart of the law. Persisting in evil words and sinful condemnation is to condemn the law of God, because condemning the law of God is to place yourself above God, and all of these things lead to destruction in this life and the one to come unless you genuinely repent. 

Speak life and speak good things toward one another. The Bible is filled with all kinds of reasons not to slander, but it is also filled with incentives to speak words of encouragement and life. One word of encouragement can change a person’s life. It can keep someone from suicide. It can give someone hope to make it another day and to fulfill their God-given destiny. 

Instead of slandering, let us be a church characterized by our words of encouragement and life. Let’s commit ourselves to identify evidences of grace in those we might otherwise be tempted to speak against, speak life instead, and pray for them. Let’s work to recognize the manifestations of the image and goodness of God in one another and talk continually about those things, rather than whatever lingering effects of the fall in the Garden of Eden remain in us. Let’s commit to living aligned with God’s Word and pointing people to Jesus! 

Remember this, God sees us, not in our sin, but in Christ. Because of Jesus’ sacrificial death on the cross, victorious resurrection, and glorious ascension, we have been united with Jesus when we place our faith in Him. Our identity is no longer in our sin, but in Christ’s righteousness. Let’s look at other people the way God sees them….Love God, love people and live to know God and make Him known. Tell the world about Jesus today! God loves you!

His love and mine,

Deborah