5 Truths to Help Us Deal with Slander

Slander...

An angry church member spreads a half-truth, a loved one blows something out of proportion, a stubborn neighbor refuses our valid explanation, a jealous co-worker exaggerates our mistake. 

Most of us will be misunderstood or maligned at some point in our lives. So what do we do when people refuse to hear the truth and choose to believe the lie? 

In Psalm 62, David talks of those who “delight in telling lies about me. They praise me to my face but curse me in their hearts.” He finds peace in these truths: 

1. God alone is our comfort and peace.
“In God alone my soul finds rest” (verse 1, BSB).

Sometimes God allows these situations so we'll learn He is enough!

 

2. God alone judges hearts. 

“My salvation and my honor depend on God” (verse 7).
Men may honor bad people and revile good people. Ultimately, our honor depends on God, not man.

3. God alone can be trusted. 
“Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge” (verse 8).

 

4. God alone gives perfect justice.
“You reward everyone according to what they have done” (verse 12).

 

5. God alone can use slander for our good.

“We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28). 

If you've been slandered, seek the Lord's comfort and let your soul find rest in God alone!

 

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For more comfort and encouragement, see Jesus Feels Our Pain and 8 Steps to Overcome Bitterness.

 

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