Why Christians should not slander: The Bible shows that our words carry immense power, and how we use them is a reflection of our relationship with God. One of the most damaging ways we misuse our speech is through slander. Slander is the act of speaking falsehoods or harmful truths about someone intending to damage their reputation or stir discord. In James 4:11-12, we are given a direct command to avoid this destructive behaviour: “Brothers and sisters, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against a brother or sister or judges them speaks against the law and judges it. When you judge the law, you are not keeping it,…