What does the Bible say about false statements?
“You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.” This Commandment is recorded in Exodus 20:19 and Deuteronomy 5:20. It is typically understood as a command not to tell lies.
What does the Bible say about public rebuke?
The Bible says, “Open rebuke is better than secret love. Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful” (Pro. 27:5, 6).
What does the Bible say about wrongful convictions?
4. Matthew 5:11-12. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
What does resent his rebuke mean?
1a : to criticize sharply : reprimand.
Do not accuse a man for no reason?
Do not accuse a man for no reason– when he has done you no harm. for the LORD detests a perverse man but takes the upright into his confidence. The LORD’s curse is on the house of the wicked, but he blesses the home of the righteous. He mocks proud mockers but gives grace to the humble.
What does the Bible say about gossip and slander?
“A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.” “A perverse person stirs up conflict, and a gossip separates close friends” (11:13; 16:28, NIV).
What does the Bible say about coming against a pastor?
Don’t judge or criticize your pastor. It is before his own master that he stands or falls. And he will be upheld, for the Lord is able to make him stand.
Do you receive not an accusation against an elder?
Against an elder receive not an accusation, except at the mouth of two or three witnesses. Against a priest receive not an accusation, but under two or three witnesses. Against an elder receive not an accusation unless where there are two or three witnesses.
Do you accept an accusation against a church leader?
Don’t accept an accusation against an elder unless it is supported by two or three witnesses. Don’t listen to any charge against a church leader, unless at least two or three people bring the same charges. Do not listen to an accusation against an elder unless it is brought by two or more witnesses.
Can you make an accusation against a priest?
Against a priest receive not an accusation, but under two or three witnesses. Against an elder receive not an accusation, except at the mouth of two or three witnesses.