Category Archives: Slandered

Judge not, lest you be judged.

Posted on April 4, 2013 by

Try sharing a strong moral opinion in a mixed crowd and notice how quickly you’ll hear: “Judge not, lest you be judged.” These are perhaps the most well known words of Jesus. They’re commonly used to keep people from making … Continue reading →

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The history of envy

Posted on December 10, 2012 by

The history of envy begins with the ambition of angels, “I will make myself like the Most High,” and moves to the suspicion of Eden: “You will be like God…” (Isaiah 14:14; Genesis 3:1-6). Envy emerges in the first human family … Continue reading →

Posted in Anger, Complaining, Conceit, Depravity, Emotions, Envy and Jealousy, Evil in the world, Evil One, Hamartiology, Human depravity, Sin, Slandered, Wisdom | Leave a comment

Are you a social cannibal?

Posted on September 26, 2012 by

Some people enjoy bad news about others. They savor morsels of gossip and slander. You might want to keep your distance from them. They’re the kind of people who give you a feeling that they’d like to hear a little … Continue reading →

Posted in Antagonists, Bitterness, Church membership, Community, Conflict, Depravity, Envy and Jealousy, Evil in the world, Gossip, Problem of evil, Schadenfreude, Slandered | 3 Comments

Overcome evil with good

Posted on February 5, 2012 by

“Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.  19 Do not take … Continue reading →

Posted in Anger, Bitterness, Counseling, Evil in the world, Forgiveness, Pain, Persecuted, Revenge, Slandered, Suffering, Tolerance, Trials | 1 Comment

Words are windows into hearts

Posted on January 17, 2012 by

  When things go wrong in relationships, we can almost always be sure that people are talking in unhelpful or even harmful ways. This is one reason why it’s important to do a personal inventory about the way we use … Continue reading →

Posted in Communication, Complaining, Conflict, Contentment, Counseling, Criticism, Divorce, Divorce and Remarriage, Encouragement, Family life, Fathers, Gossip, Marriage, Parenting, Parenting teens, Peace, Relationships, Slandered, Speech, Thankfulness, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Blessed by what I didn’t hear

Posted on December 2, 2011 by

My wife recently went to lunch with a woman from our Church and, as they were talking, her lunch companion mentioned that another woman in the Church updated her on recent challenges in her life. She then told my wife … Continue reading →

Posted in Accountability, Behavior, Church, Church Leadership, Conflict, Counseling, Gossip, Slandered, Unity | 1 Comment

A closer look at forgiveness

Posted on July 16, 2011 by

     ”If you could lick my heart, it would poison you.”  This is how one person described his bitterness toward those who hurt him. Perhaps you’ve been hurt badly enough to feel like your heart has been poisoned. Perhaps you … Continue reading →

Posted in Abuse, Accountability, Alcohol addiction, Anger, Anxiety, Behavior, Bitterness, Broken Relationships, Change, Conflict, Confrontation, Counseling, Difficult people, Discernment, Divorce, Divorce and Remarriage, Emotions, Enabling, Forgiveness, Guilt, Joseph's story, Marital Separation, Parenting teens, Reconciliation, Relationships, Restoration, Sexual Abuse, Slandered, Trouble-makers, Uncategorized, Unity, Unresolved issues, Violence, Worldly sorrow | 3 Comments

Watch out for social cannibals

Posted on April 5, 2011 by

Have you ever caught yourself enjoying a bit of bad news about another person? Perhaps you felt a competitive spirit toward someone and you took delight in her “unfortunate” mistake. Since you knew that outright gloating would make you appear … Continue reading →

Posted in Behavior, Bitterness, Complaining, Conflict, Counseling, Envy and Jealousy, Ethics, Gossip, Human depravity, Schadenfreude, Slandered, Spiritual Detox, Spiritual growth, Spiritual inventory, Spiritual transformation, Trouble-makers | 4 Comments

Schooled in Comfort by The Comforter

Posted on April 21, 2010 by

It’s tempting for us as Christians to think that being a Christian should minimize the challenges and troubles of life. We have God with us! Shouldn’t He protect us from hardships? Shouldn’t life be easier? When my parents became believers … Continue reading →

Posted in Apostle Paul, Comfort, Depression, Despair, Discouragement, Encouragement, God's Heart, Grace, Hope?, Leadership, Pain, Slandered, Suffering, Trials, Walking with God | 1 Comment

Freedom From a Bitter Heart

Posted on August 16, 2008 by

  “If you could lick my heart, it would poison you.” This is how one person described his bitterness toward those who hurt him. Some people double their injury when hurt by others. They refuse to let go of their … Continue reading →

Posted in 18 Year factor, Anger, Anxiety, Bitterness, Broken Relationships, Christian life, Counseling, Cynicism, Despair, Forgiveness, Gay, Gay Marriage?, Guidelines for living, Guilt, Peace, Radical love, Reconciliation, Restoration, Revenge, Slandered, Spiritual Detox | 1 Comment