I began my usual Monday with homeschool preparations and time with my Lord. Although these mornings have the makeup for extreme stress, I choose instead to enjoy these moments with Jesus. Another Monday to practice trust and an abiding peace and strength that comes only from Abundant Love. I continued reading from my chapter on speech.
I was reminded that the word slander used in the bible is the word used for satan. Wow! Moreover, the biblical definition of "slander" differs from the world's:
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the action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation.
"he is suing the TV network for slander."
God's definition is any statement, true or not, made with the purpose of ruining another's reputation.
Additionally, according to The Word, a reputation is valued far more than riches... In line with this thinking, slander will rob a person of their character value; one who engages in this practice is a tool in Satan's hand... Eeek!
Those of us with children, they hear us. Are we modeling Christ or Satan when we speak of others?
To wives: do we slander our husbands to family, girlfriends, coworkers, or social media? I know I don't want to be used by Satan in my marriage!
If you find yourself overwhelmed by emotion or excited by a person's poor choices, just shut your mouth... Seems harsh, but don't you think it's far better to glorify your Savior rather than elevating Satan?
Here's a challenge- for me- don't engage in another's slander. Do not partake! If it's too awkward to offer correction in that situation, kindly excuse yourself from the conversation.
Update on my 30 day challenge!
I encountered a severe sprain of my ankle and foot. Further, I ate poorly this weekend during our family get-away :/
I am very unfaithful to bodily disciplines, I'm discovering... Who am I kidding?!??!! I've known this!!! But instead of throwing in the towel, I will truck along and see if I make any progress, despite this setback!
Love God; love people.
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