Railing

βλασφημία/RAYL-ing/

“Slander, evil speaking, railing”

Summary

Railing is abusive, reviling speech condemned in Scripture, with believers warned not to bring railing accusations even against spiritual adversaries.

☩Forbidden Speech

Railing speech (blasphemia) is listed among sins Christians must put away. Peter warns that even the archangel Michael, when contending with the devil, 'durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee.' How much more should believers avoid such speech against fellow humans.

Key verses:Colossians 3:8Jude 1:92 Peter 2:11

☩Christian Response

When railed upon, believers are to respond with blessing, not counter-railing. Christ, when reviled, reviled not again. 'Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing.'

Key verses:1 Peter 3:91 Peter 2:231 Corinthians 4:12

Related Verses10 mentions

1 Corinthians· 1 verse

1 Timothy· 1 verse

1 Peter· 1 verse

2 Peter· 1 verse

References

1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Railing," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. VIII (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
2.James Orr (ed.), "Rail; Railer; Railing," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. IV (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).