Pastor Daniel Batarseh explores the biblical warnings against slander, linking the word to the nature of the devil. He highlights subtle forms of slander and provides a roadmap for victims to find healing through trust in God.

• 1Slander is 'devilish' because it reflects the nature and language of Satan (diabolos).
• 2A person's spiritual maturity is proven by how they handle negative information about others.
• 3Slander can involve spreading truth with a malicious motive, such as jealousy or a desire for comparison.
• 4Engaging in slander causes a believer to lose the experiential knowledge and intimacy of God's presence.
• 5Walking in integrity is the most effective way to remain 'bulletproof' against the long-term effects of slander.

Practical ways to apply this message to your life.

• Before sharing information about someone, ask: 'Is my audience going to benefit from this, or am I just seeking a cheap thrill?'
• Practice the 'one-sided rule': Refuse to make a definitive judgment about a person until you have heard the other side of the story.
• When you hear a 'delicious morsel' of gossip, intentionally 'shake the snake off' by refusing to meditate on it or pass it along.
• If you have been slandered, take your case to God in prayer immediately rather than trying to manage your own reputation through counter-attacks.
• Evaluate your close friendships: If your conversations are primarily built on talking about others, repent and seek to fill your time with the things of God instead.

• Thank God for His Word and the truths revealed in this message.
• Pray for understanding and wisdom to apply what you've learned.
• Ask the Holy Spirit to help you live out these truths in your daily life.
• Pray for others who heard this message, that they too would be transformed.