The Rot of False Witness

As those who live in community with one another, we are constantly living overlapping existences. What we think, feel, and do affects not just our own lives, but that of our neighbors. Add to this the fact that we are sinful creatures, even the saints wrestling against indwelling sin, we must admit that there will be times when another's name, reputation, and honor are in our hands. The inclination to attack, harm, and degrade the reputation of another for our own sake, but this is unrighteousness. Instead let us be those who rejoice in the good name and fortune of our neighbor.