Speech is one of the most difficult aspects of life to control. James 3:2 - If we can control our speech, we can control all areas of our lives. Titus 3:1,2 - Christians are told to "speak evil of no one." 1 Peter 2:1 - "Lay aside ... all evil speaking." Most people are aware that the Bible gives guidelines about speech, and specifically about how we should speak about others. The Bible deals with "slander," "backbiting," etc. Most are also aware that this is common problem. People love to talk about other people, especially if they can say something bad: at work, over the backyard fence, and especially over the telephone, etc. Many newspaper columns, magazines, and TV and radio talk shows are devoted to the latest gossip about movie stars, politicians, and other public figures. People delight in digging up dirt. If we were honest, most of us would admit we ourselves at times have a problem with speech. How many can honestly say they have never said something about someone else and then later realized they should not have said it? If we understood the Bible better, we might regret even more of our speech. The purpose of this study is to consider the Bible teaching about slander and speaking evil about others. be blessed.
Posted on: Tue, 10 Sep 2013 06:42:25 +0000
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