Written by Anna Bourdess
There are many ways we could bring application from this phrase. The perspective I wish to take today is that of dealing with false accusations.
In the past few years I’ve seen so many deal with divisive people running their name and testimony through the mud for what appears to be no reason. While we could pen countless words in rebuking these people, it would be pointless and that job is better left to The Lord. Confronting those that spread the lies just gives them more ammunition against you and typically fuels the fire of strife that they thrive on. Some may sow discord because of jealousy, hatred, or desiring attention, and some are just wicked tools of the devil. However, when left to run their mouths these types of people typically reveal themselves. It isn’t as quickly as we would choose but the truth always catches up with the ones spreading the deceit.
As the falsely accused, you must rest in the knowledge that The Lord knows the truth and that sometimes, that’s all the peace you have to cling to.Â
Truth to Cling to
For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ.
– Philippians 1:8
Also now, behold, my witness is in heaven, And my record is on high.
– Job 16:19
If you’re facing the battle of false accusations, I encourage you to keep your head down, your mouth shut, keep serving The Lord, do what’s right, and let the wicked write their own demise.
A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.
– Proverbs 19:9
Meanwhile, in the battle, you must fight to protect your heart against that evil root of bitterness. The best way to do that is to pray for those that are despitefully using you. I’ve found it is very difficult to hate someone that you are earnestly praying for. Keep in mind that sowing discord is not a quality of the brethren and that the person working against you may very well be lost. Praying for a soul to be saved from hell will soften you towards that person despite their actions towards you.
Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not to take thy coat also. Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again. And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise. For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them. And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? for sinners also do even the same. And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again. But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil. Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.
-Luke 6:28â€-‬36
