Sermons tagged #Defamation

The Heidelberg Catechism expounds the ninth commandment as being against "all lying and deceit" but also as being against damaging, or not promoting, our neighbor's good name. The Hessian Catechism of 1607 takes a similar approach in Q.19: "We shall fear and love God, so that we do not wrongly lie to, betray, slander, or make an evil reputation of our neighbor, but rather shall excuse him, speak good of him, and turn everything to his benefit."

How do you feel when someone slanders you? How do you want to respond to combat that false narrative and defend your reputation? How ought you to respond in faith when you are reaping the unjust consequences of someone else's lies?

Isreal was following an early form of Prosperity Gospel and it wasn't working, so they resorted to defamation and slander against God.

There is little that hurts as much as being slandered or defamed to others. Jesus experienced it, Paul experienced it, and we surely will, too. Taking these examples to heart can help us respond in a Godly way when we suffer the same kind of treatment in our lives.

God's People Wait on the Good God who Judges the Wicked. I. How is there Evil When God is Good? – vv. 1-4 A. Why do People Boast in Evil against a Good God? – v. 1 B. Characteristics of the Wicked – vv. 2-4 II. God will Destroy the Wicked – vv. 5-7 A. Death and Judgment is Coming against the Wicked – v. 5 B. God's People will See the Judgment in Fear and Laugh – v. 6 C. Destruction is the End of Man who is Strong in Wickedness – v. 7 III. God's People Trust and Wait on God – vv. 8-9 A. God's People Trust in His Mercy – v. 8 B. God's People Wait on God and Will Praise forever – v. 9

What makes a Christian weak? Using our words to defame and destroy will make us weak in our walk with God. We are to use our words to build up. We are to challenge and encourage one another in our walk with God so that we bring Him glory and honor.

What makes a Christian weak? Using our words to defame and destroy will make us weak in our walk with God. We are to use our words to build up. We are to challenge and encourage one another in our walk with God so that we bring Him glory and honor.

This sermon examines what the Bible says about judging others. Strong warnings concerning defamation of character.

James revisits the issue of the tongue with full force as he rebukes accusations that arise from judgmental hearts. Guarded hearts will guide our tongues.

In this series focusing on Jame's treatment of the tongue we focus on the damaging effects of slander.

James deals with more problems in the Christian community. He returns to the evil capacity of speech, as he warns against slander and judging.

Topical sermon based on the Westminster Larger Catechism question and answer 144, "What are the duties required in the ninth commandment (Pt. 4)?" In John 8:48-49, Jesus denies the Pharisees' false accusations and defends Himself in His Father's house on earth to honor His Father Who sent Him from heaven. He gives the example of and sanction for defending one's own reputation as required in certain situations. Your reputation is everything you have. As people of the Word, be people of your word. There are times to defend your own reputation, especially when representing others. Protect Christ's Good Name.

It's not uncommon for Christians to talk bad about other Christians behind their backs. Often this is done under some false pretense of concern or discernment or spirituality. Gossip is so common amongst Christians, it's a standard part of the world's caricature of the Church. But God isn't laughing. The fact is slandering another Christian or defaming them with gossip or innuendo is an incredibly serious sin on many levels.

This lessson shows the Godly responses of Nehemiah, as God's leader, against the tactics of the enemy. Tactic #1: Diversion from the Mission Tactic #2: Defamation of the Man Tactic #3: Deception in the Name of Ministry The Godly Responses: Prayerful Discernment Personal Determination Public Defense Prayer for Deliverance

No es correcto regocijar sobre la muerte de nadie, ni la de un enemigo, ni la de un corrupto.

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