Have you ever had your character assassinated for some reason? Here are some things that you can do to get up and step above it.
1) Stand on the truth
Slander is characterized by plain lies, either by blowing facts out of proportion or by simply fabricating stories. Check the truth. If there’s any fault on your part, repent of it before the Lord. Know the truth and stand on it. Don’t let anything move you (see 1 Corinthians 15:58).
2) Bring your case before the Lord
God said “leave room for retribution” (see Romans 12:19). Just bring your case and present it before the Lord. Ask Him for His help. Remember: it was God who brought justice to Job, safety and privilege for Paul, and glory to the Lord Jesus Christ. He will hear your plea.
3) Bless your slanderer
The best way to repay someone for offending you or hurting is blessing them (see Rom. 12:14, 20; Proverbs 25:21-22). The Bible says you should pray for those who persecute you, and bless those who hurt you. In doing this, not only do you prove their accusations and slanderous comments wrong, but you also show those who believed the lie that they have done wrong by not knowing what is true. This comes with a bonus – you can then share the gospel to all of them!
