Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Deuteronomy 19:15-20
by: Katie Brown.
Christians should not be quick to judge others in their community and should weigh the evidence before accusing someone of wrongdoing. It can be attractive to spread harmful gossip, but half-truths are like a poison that can hurt the body of Christ and the church’s witness. Evil should not be allowed to flourish in the church, but unnecessary strife based on unsubstantiated accusations can be a form of this evil as well. We can pray to seek God’s help when discerning how to respond in faith when we are faced with difficult issues in our biblical community.