Category 1: The Heart of the Matter: The Origin and Nature of Slander These verses explore where slander comes from—the internal state of a person—and define its essential character. Matthew 15:18-19 “But what comes out of the mouth proceeds from the heart, and this defiles a person. For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false witness, slander.” Reflection: This is a profound diagnostic statement. Slander is not a slip of the tongue; it is…

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