Test All Things

Swift To Hear, Slow To Speak, Slow to Wrath – “Let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.” (James 1:19) Throughout scripture, particularly Proverbs, the LORD tells us...

It is a fine thing, when you are slandered, not to hear it. And it is a better thing to never reply to it. I have always tried to possess one...

“Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.” (Psalm 1:1) We’ve...

In removal of it, it is best to deal with God about it; for God is the great witness of our sincerity, as knowing all things; and so to be appealed...

The English word gossip is not in the KJV of the Bible, but the concept is. It is found under the words talebearing, slander, tattle, whisper and busybody among other words. So, with that being said, we will define the...

“The tongue…a world of iniquity.” (James 3:6) Our Lord Jesus said, “Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.” That being the case, many who are outwardly pious must be raging...

“Meddle not with them.” (Deuteronomy 2:5)             How those two words have been driven home to my heart by God the Holy Spirit this day! — “Meddle not!” I have concerned...

“That wisdom that is from above.” (James 3:17) —————————— You can be sure that when our attitudes and words create strife, confusion and division, it is not the wisdom of God....

“Let your speech be always with grace.” (Colossians 4:6) This is not just to talk about the grace of God, but our speech should reveal the grace of God. 1. Speak...

Before we speak something in person or on the telephone or write something about someone, let us ask three questions: 1) Is it true? 2) Is it necessary to mention it?...

“…I am purposed that my mouth shall not transgress.” (Psalm 17:3) —————————— David here had a holy resolve. Perhaps he had been stung by the words of others or had himself...

This is an audio sermon by Rodney Kleyn titled: “The Commandment Against Slander and Back Biting” The scriptures that brother Rodney is preaching from are James 3; Romans 3:9-18 and Leviticus...

Before we speak something in person or on the telephone or write something about someone, let us ask three questions: 1) Is it true? 2) Is it necessary to mention it?...

“I say unto you, that every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgement.” (Matthew 12:36) Here all corrupt communication, jesting, foolish talking,...

“But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or [as] a thief, or [as] an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men’s matters.” (1 Peter 4:15) ——————– A busybody...

“Have you heard what has happened at such-and-such a place?” “Have you heard what so-and-so has done?” Sadly, this kind of talk is too common. He was a wise minister who,...

Lying slander is one of the foulest sins on earth, seeking as it does to destroy man’s character, injure his usefulness to others, separate him from his friends and crush him...