[He who] has no slander on his tongue, who does his neighbor no wrong and casts no slur on his fellow man….
Psalm 15:3 NIV
What kind of friend are you?
When someone confides in you, can they count on you to keep it to yourself? Are you someone others can trust? Or is gossip listed as one of your favorite hobbies?
People in need are desperate for someone they can trust. Recently a friend of mine was going through a rough time. Countless accusations were being made about him. He tells me that he is innocent of all charges (none of them of a criminal nature), but the word on the street has already convicted him. At stake is his reputation, as well as the general welfare of his family life. His question to me was, “What can I do?”
Good question! I wish I had an answer!
Those who want to reside with Jesus will need to walk in His ways. Jesus was not a gossip. He was not a rumor-mill operator. Jesus was a man of integrity, committed to telling the truth, but also dedicated to protecting those He loved. And He loved everyone.
Jesus never commended sin, but He didn't turn the sinner into a public spectacle. Jesus loved the sinner, and He tried to lead them to a saving knowledge of Him. He always had their best interest as His primary goal.
If we want to be like Jesus and dwell on His holy hill, we will treat others as we want to be treated. We will speak only truth, and we will not say anything about someone else that would be hurtful in any way. In love, we will build others up as we strive to lead them closer to the cross.
Imagine a world where everyone looked out for each other, wanting only good to come to our neighbors! What a wonderful world that would be!
Sounds almost like Heaven!
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I may not see in front of me, But I can see for miles around when I look over my shoulder, and Lord, it`s clear. You`ve brought me here, So faithful every step of the way. What can I do but follow you, For You are the Way, the Truth, the Life, And You`ve promised never to leave me, My Savior, my friend, From beginning to end. 
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