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Slander

Slander. the act or offense of saying something false or malicious that damages somebody's reputation Encarta the utterance of false charges or misrepresentations which defame and damage another's reputation Merriam-Webster. Naboth’s Vinyard: A Case Study 1 Kings 21:1-16.

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Slander

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  1. Slander • the act or offense of saying something false or malicious that damages somebody's reputation Encarta • the utterance of false charges or misrepresentations which defame and damage another's reputation Merriam-Webster

  2. Naboth’s Vinyard: A Case Study1 Kings 21:1-16 • Sins leading to slander • Covetousness vv. 1-3 • Pride v. 4-6 • Evil Scheming vv. 5-10 see Ps. 31:13

  3. Naboth’s Vinyard: A Case Study1 Kings 21:1-16 • Sins inherent in slander vv. 5-10 • Misrepresentation v. 8 • Lying v. 10 • Malicious intent v.10 • motivated by or resulting from a desire to cause harm or pain to another

  4. Blasphemy-Slander against God. • The gravity of blasphemy. • Death sentence under the Levitical law. Lev. 24:15-16 • Sinful actions of believers can give occasion for the enemies of God to blaspheme His name. 2 Sam. 12:14 • Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven. Matthew 12:25-32

  5. Gossip • Often inadvertently results in slander. • 1 Timothy 5:13

  6. Misrepresenting the teaching of another. • Romans 3:8

  7. Overcoming SlanderPsalm 27 • Trust God for wisdom v 1 • Trust God for protection vv. 1-3 • Delight in the presence of the Lord vv. 4-5 • Trust God with your reputation v. 6 • Trust in the faithfulness of God. vv. 7-10 • Trust in the goodness of God vv. 11-13 • Trust in God’s timing v. 14

  8. Overcoming SlanderPsalm 143

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