CHILD-FRIENDLY BEWARE OF MUDSLINGERS!

1 Chronicles 12:2 GNT

members of the tribe of Benjamin, to which Saul belonged. They could shoot arrows and sling stones either right-handed or left-handed.

 

Have you ever played with mud? It’s messy and hard to clean off! When mud sticks, it leaves stains. Some people act like that—they throw “mud” with their words to hurt others.

Who Are Mudslingers?

Mudslingers are people who: Say mean things about others (Psalm 101:5). Those who Tell lies (Exodus 20:16). And talk behind people’s backs (Romans 1:30). They spread rumours and false stories to make others look bad.

Why Is It Dangerous?

In Bible times, slingers were soldiers who threw stones and never missed their target (Judges 20:16). Today, mudslingers use words like stones—they aim to hurt!

Jesus said in Matthew 12:36 that we will answer for every careless word we speak. So, we must be careful about what we say and what we listen to.

·       Proverbs 10:18 calls a slanderer a fool.

·       James 4:11 says don’t speak evil about others.

·       Titus 3:2 tells us to be kind and respectful.

What Should You Do?

·       Don’t join in gossip.

·       Think before you speak.

·       Trust God to defend you (Romans 12:19).

Mudslingers don’t want good for anyone. But God will protect you and clear your name!

REFLECTION QUESTIONS

*   Have I ever said something mean without thinking?

*   Do I listen to gossip instead of stopping it?

*   How can I help stop rumours?

PRAYER: Lord, help me keep my words kind and my heart clean. Stop me from saying hurtful things or listening to gossip. I trust You to protect me. Let my words bring love and peace. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Shalom

 

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