“A troublemaker plants seeds of strife.” Prv. 16:28
A troublemaker plants seeds of strife and goes around telling secrets, which in reality, often reveals more about this person’s poor character than the person they are cutting on. Think on this a moment…It’s true, huh?
Politics aside, if someone has spread a “partial-truth-mostly-lie” about us in an attempt to discredit our character, what are we to do?
If we immediately run to our own defense, our defensive posturing generally validates their smear campaign.
The best thing to do is to draw near to God and in love, apologize when prompted (and perhaps distance our self from the chatterer; no enabling). Then humbly and joyfully walk step by step as He leads, recognizing that this life is a daily process of being remade by the operative grace of Jesus.
Over time, those who come into contact with us will see truth from lie for themselves.
Let’s remember Jesus’ words: "If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated Me first. The world would love you as one of its own if you belonged to it, but you are no longer part of the world. I chose you to come out of the world, so it hates you.” Jn. 15:18-19
| A gossip goes around telling secrets; so don't hang around with chatterers. |
| Wrongdoers eagerly listen to gossip; liars pay close attention to slander. |
Walking with Him this week,
Shaun and Betsy
