Slander is saying false, harmful and damaging things about another person intended to smear their character or status. Slander is an act of hate not love.
Tag: gossip
Gossip; Are Your Words Helpful and Good or Hurtful?
Gossip in the body of Christ is not new, but I hope you understand, it is a sin when it is not helpful and good. The message in 2 Timothy 3:3 and 5; people will gossip and be ‘false accusers’, but we must avoid them, do not take part in talking about others. I pray that you practice self-control. It is one way to make sure you are not guilty of corrupt/evil speaking.
Backbiting is Backstabbing and It Does Not Show Love!
Backbiting is a destructive and damaging sin, similar to—but different from slander and gossip. It is the ‘filthy communication’ spoken of in Colossians 3:8. ‘Backbiters’ is listed as one of the sins of those with a reprobate/depraved/corrupt mind {read Romans 1:28-32 (30)}.
