ESV Reformation Study Bible – James 4:11
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James 4:11

4:11 speak evil. A sin of speech, slander flows out of envy and reflects the work of Satan. The Greek word for “devil” means “slanderer.” Slandering other Christians destroys fellowship and breaks the royal law. When we speak falsely against a fellow believer, we speak not only against the person but against the law of God. The slanderer sets himself above the law.