Jam 4:11 | MHM | STEP | Caution against Slander; Caution against Presumption In this passage, James warns believers about two serious problems: speaking evil of others and making proud plans for the future without thinking of God. He reminds us that Christians must show kindness with their words and remember that their lives are in God’s hands. We should not judge other people, and we should never act as though we control our own future without God. v. 11 : Do not speak evil of one another, brothers and sisters. Speaking badly about others—whether what you say is true or false—can hurt them and is not loving. Christians are called to protect each other’s reputation, not to gossip or spread stories. If we speak evil of our brother, we judge God’s law, which tells us to love one another (James 4:11; Proverbs 31:26 ; Leviticus 19:16; Matthew 7:1 ).

‏ James 4:11

Caution against Slander; Caution against Presumption

In this passage, James warns believers about two serious problems: speaking evil of others and making proud plans for the future without thinking of God. He reminds us that Christians must show kindness with their words and remember that their lives are in God’s hands. We should not judge other people, and we should never act as though we control our own future without God.

v. 11: Do not speak evil of one another, brothers and sisters. Speaking badly about others—whether what you say is true or false—can hurt them and is not loving. Christians are called to protect each other’s reputation, not to gossip or spread stories. If we speak evil of our brother, we judge God’s law, which tells us to love one another (James 4:11; Proverbs 31:26 ^a; Leviticus 19:16; Matthew 7:1 ^b).