Leviticus 19:17

"“‘You shall not go around as a slanderer among your people. “‘You shall not endanger the life of your neighbor. I am the LORD."

Key Reflection

Leviticus 19:17 commands the Israelites to avoid spreading slander and to protect their neighbors' lives, emphasizing that God is the one who holds them accountable. This verse underscores the importance of speaking truthfully and responsibly while safeguarding others, reflecting a divine standard of behavior that transcends mere human interaction, as it comes directly from a holy and sovereign God.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Not suffer sin upon him -Rather, not hear sin on his account; that is, either by bearing secret ill-willEphesians 4:26, or by encouraging him to sin in withholding due rebukeRomans 1:32.

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