"speak evil of no one"

[JohnClay]

does anyone disagree with titus 3:1-2?

 

[Radagast]

does anyone disagree with titus 3:1-2?

That's: Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people.

John Calvin writes: To speak evil of no one -- He now lays down the method of maintaining peace and friendship with all men. We know that there is nothing to which the disposition of every man is more prone than to despise others in comparison of himself. The consequence is, that many are proud of the gifts of God; and this is accompanied by contempt for their brethren, which is immediately followed by insult. He therefore forbids Christians to glory over others, or to reproach them, whatever may be their own superior excellence. Yet he does not wish them to flatter the vices of wicked men; he only condemns the propensity to slander.

 

[FireDragon76]

does anyone disagree with titus 3:1-2?

It's idealistic, but I don't really disagree with it, per se.