Brothers and sisters, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against a brother or sister or judges them speaks against the law and judges it. When you judge the law, you are not keeping it, but sitting in judgment on it. There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the one who is able to save and destroy. But you—who are you to judge your neighbor?
James 4:11-12 NIV
https://bible.com/bible/111/jas.4.11-12.NIV
What does this mean not to judge or slander anyone? I believe this is a heart attitude. Holy Spirit is asking us to check our hearts in ALL of our relationships. There is a difference between walking in truth in love and judging/slandering.
When we come into His light and truth with what is in our hearts- truly not being afraid to walk in the beauty of His holiness- we will come into His perfect love which casts out ALL fear!
1 John 4:18 New International Version (NIV)
18″ There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.“
How do I walk in truth with my brother or sister? One of the first steps is to go to God first with any hardness of heart toward them and repent. Ask for God’s heart for love, mercy and compassion for them.
We must take off our mask of religion that wants to hide everything and perform. When we are real with God then His Holy Spirit will flow through us to be real with each other in love.
Then true forgiveness and repentance can happen! This is the beauty of walking in His holiness.
Psalm 96:9 King James Version (KJV)
9 O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth.