The Nature of Accusations

This is somewhat of an introductory exploration aimed at gaining a basic feel for the nature of accusations and the anatomy of an accuser.

Anyone who has dealt with persistent complaining knows just how draining that is. Dealing with complaining and complaints, criticism and the complainers themselves is one thing. Dealing with accusations and persistent accusers takes this to another level. It may seem to be an ordinary interpersonal dynamic until you take note and begin to pay attention to it.

There is something demonic about false accusations and an accusing personality. You can see this yourself by watching many journalistic reports when the journalist is clearly antagonistic toward the guest. Questions are questions, but pay attention and notice the significant contrast between honest questions and loaded accusatory questions. It becomes extremely difficult to speak with people who are attacking and accusing you. It is nearly impossible to maintain a productive discussion when the tone begins to be filled with accusations.

So what is the anatomy of an accuser? An accuser is in an arrogant position from which they demonstrate their thinking that they have the grounds to make accusations against their target. Indeed, those who have been wronged ought to have a forum to voice their cries against their oppressors. And so, this is a clear distinction which ought to be made between an accuser and a false accuser.

An accuser will generally have an abundance of facts and evidence permeating their accusations. A false accuser on the other hand will have an overabundance of character attacks, slanderous and defamatory condemnation much more than solid evidence of the wrongdoing of the accused.

Beware an accusatory approach to people. Evidence speaks for itself. Focus on the issues at hand and refrain from an accusatory approach which will tend toward an abundance of false accusations. The truth does not need a defense. People who are being accused may need a strong defense but the best defense is the truth. Hence, the best approach is to focus on the facts, and it is counterproductive to make accusations from a position of arrogance. Sand is weighty, but a crushed spirit, who can bear.

‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭27:3‬
Stone is heavy and sand a burden, but a fool’s provocation is heavier than both.

‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭18:14‬
The human spirit can endure in sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear?