Slander and gossip is such a big issue in the world today. Some seem eager to share their negative thoughts of others with anyone who will listen. I would guess we have all been hurt by slander or gossip, sometimes to great detriment to our character. We can't control what others say about us, but we can control what we say about them. We likely want to defend ourselves and criticize them, but we are instructed to forgive and speak kindly to them. Have you forgiven those who have gossiped about you or made false statements about you? Have you resisted the temptation to bad-mouth them? We are forgiven for what we say and we have to forgive others for their words too. It isn't easy, but with the right heart attitude, we can do it.
Mark 3:28 NIV
28 Truly I tell you, people can be forgiven all their sins and every slander they utter,
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