Do NOT entertain ACCUSATIONS

John 8:48-59

Inspired thots:

1) Accusations (v48,52)
Accusations are very harsh, especially when they are untruths and distorted. It can bring down the soul and rile up negative emotions. Only Jesus can handle accusations well. Man fails pitifully.
Learning from Jesus, BE QUIET when accused (Matt. 27:12) or ANSWER BOLDLY when sure of God's time to answer.

Accusations happen when one is dissatisfied with the way things are going, usually not to their satisfaction or expectation. It is a reflection of PRIDE within that one has been wrong but unwilling to admit so.

2) Accusations are LIES. When one doesn't know enough to make a firm stand on a matter, we should keep quiet. The more one talks, the more untruths come out of our mouth.

3) Accusations lead to VIOLENCE. When the issue or situation goes out of hand, there will be aggression which does not augur well with self or others.

Self-control should always be exercised. (Galatians 2:20) That's the way to halt accusations. Take time to check and double check before being quick to open the mouth.