I've noticed one of the hardest things to do in life, for me anyway, is to not answer back and retaliate when your being accused of things and when other's judge you on what they have heard. I learned from my Mom and Grandma that Truth ALWAYS will prevail and to keep your mouth shut. Easier said than done because it usually doesn't look that way!
Another Truth I've learned that, maybe your not at fault or didn't do the things your accused of but, ain't nobody perfect, and that includes me, so that's a pretty good place to start, with myself.
James 5:9 says Do not complain, brethren, against one another, so that you yourselves may not be judged ;behold, the Judge is standing right at the door. And in
2 Cor. 13:5 Paul admonishes us to "test & examine" ourselves, or, what fruits is my life producing!
Foundational, simple teaching that, again, not easy to do but when we rely on Jesus, the Living Word and
His Mercies & Loving kindness, we see great changes, first in ourselves and then in those we forgive and pray for. Wait a minute, I thought this had to do with others accusations and not me? Nope, it all starts with me and
the power of the choice I make in how I will deal with any and all situations in life!
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