In this age of Blogs, Facebook and Twitter, sooner or later someone will post something untrue about you. When I taught junior high, a student snuck into my room and used my school computer to open up a My Space account in my own name without permission or support. Meanwhile, a few years later an educational blog claimed I was a faith healer, charging $25 per healing. Although the second site was a practical joke to illustrate how gossip spreads, the first was intended to harm my reputation as a teacher. When facts don’t add up with the truth, its time to silence liars
David was a war hero, skilled musician and chosen by God to become Israel’s second king. Despite having great intentions, 1 Samuel 16:7, David was young, curious and easy prey for temptation. Thus, when he decided not to report to work for several months, not going off to war in 2 Samuel 11:1, David committed adultery, tried to cover up his own child and had Bathsheba’s husband murdered. Unfortunately, David’s reputation is often tied to this rebellious streak, opening the door for future innuendos and rumors. Psalm 63:11 addresses David’s prayer to cease the mouths of his critics.
When you do fall, especially in public, its hard to repair the trust of others that you have broken. There will always be those who will point out your blemishes. However, as you walk in the steps of Jesus, 1 John 2:6, the amount of your enemies will decline as long as your talk matches your walk. If you’re struggling to silence false statements made against you, claim the words of David in Psalm 63:11 to silence the liars in your life.
by Jay Mankus
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