This video explores the biblical concept of "speaking down," defined as slanderous or defamatory words spoken against others, derived from a focus on the act of speaking with a contrary preposition.
From 1 Peter 2:11–12, Peter urges scattered grace believers among Gentiles to abstain from fleshly strong desires warring against the soul and maintain honorable conduct, so that when slandered as wrongdoers for avoiding debauchery, their proper works lead observers to an appropriate opinion of God on the day of visitation.
In 1 Peter 3:15–16, believers must set apart Christ as Lord in their hearts, ready to defend their hope with objectivity and respect, ensuring good conduct in Christ shames those who slander them as wrongdoers.
James 4:11 warns against speaking down to fellow brethren, as it judges motives and the law of Christian conduct, making one a judge rather than a doer.
1 Peter 2:1–2 calls to lay aside all wrong, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and speaking down, desiring the pure milk of the word for growth like newborn babes.
Finally, 2 Corinthians 12:20–21 lists fleshly traits like contention, jealousy, anger, tale-bearing, conceit, and disorder to avoid, as they stem from carnal Christians not walking in the light.
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From 1 Peter 2:11–12, Peter urges scattered grace believers among Gentiles to abstain from fleshly strong desires warring against the soul and maintain honorable conduct, so that when slandered as wrongdoers for avoiding debauchery, their proper works lead observers to an appropriate opinion of God on the day of visitation.
In 1 Peter 3:15–16, believers must set apart Christ as Lord in their hearts, ready to defend their hope with objectivity and respect, ensuring good conduct in Christ shames those who slander them as wrongdoers.
James 4:11 warns against speaking down to fellow brethren, as it judges motives and the law of Christian conduct, making one a judge rather than a doer.
1 Peter 2:1–2 calls to lay aside all wrong, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and speaking down, desiring the pure milk of the word for growth like newborn babes.
Finally, 2 Corinthians 12:20–21 lists fleshly traits like contention, jealousy, anger, tale-bearing, conceit, and disorder to avoid, as they stem from carnal Christians not walking in the light.
#BibleStudy #ChristianLiving #AvoidSlander #1Peter2 #James4 #SpiritualGrowth #FaithInAction