Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Do not speak evil of one another. — James 4:11

 Negative people destroy reputations. They can sometimes attack with the ferociousness of a butcher. Sometimes they work evilly with the dexterity of a surgeon. 

Satan is a master of subliminal defamation. He simply questioned, "Does Job fear God for nothing?" knowing the ability of a well-placed question to ruin a reputation. (Job 1:9). 

Satan's question is clever because it avoids the risks associated with open lying. An accusation teeters on the edge of embarrassing itself. 

But if you only pose a query, nobody has the right to brand you a liar or a slanderer.

Furthermore, a query averts penalties. If you have only posed a query, it is difficult for someone to attack you. You are unlikely to be sued or dragged into court. However, Satan's question savaged the intentions of a nice man by claiming that all of Job's goodness was a mask for greed.

Let's resist the urge to ask a mean question and stop to consider that we would be participating in the devil's game. We were not given the power to destroy others with our words; rather, we were given the power to uplift them. We should be kind to others not just in front of them but also

Satan is a master of subliminal defamation. He simply questioned, "Does Job fear God for nothing?" knowing the ability of a well-placed question to ruin a reputation. (Job 1:9).

Satan's question is clever because it avoids the risks associated with open lying. An accusation teeters on the edge of embarrassing itself. 

Our words have the ability to uplift or demolish. Say, friend, how are you utilizing yours: For better or for worse? The tongue can be a blessing or it can be a burden.  


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