Accuser

In Genesis 3, we discover true evil as Satan slithers up to Adam and Eve and offers them his brand of Eden. The Devil says all manner of things to the couple, seeking to convince them that God is not worthy of their praise and obedience. Needless to say, Satan’s most powerful attribute is his ability to convince others that his way is right.

According to various Greek lexicons, the word Devil is defined as “prone to slander, slanderous, accusing falsely.” As I read these words, I keep thinking in my mind about the power of slander and the weapon it has become in so many modern churches. Most of us have felt the sting of being attacked verbally and know the hurt of having to defend one’s self against untrue accusations or unfounded gossip. While we know that God’s words are truth and his intention is always based on love, too often we buy into the attacks made against others. All too often I have given into vicious attacks or created accusations against another. The last thing on earth we should ever want to be called is an “accuser.” Those who accuse find themselves in poor company. Rather, we should strive to follow our father as members of Christ himself. Our goal should be to speak words of truth that all might be saved. Now there is an accusation I wouldn’t mind hearing, “He speaks the truth in love!”

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