The peril of jumping to conclusions

The wise man would write in Proverbs 10:18, “He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.” Then we read in James 4:11 where James writes, “Speak not evil one of another, brethren.” Yet, how often do we jump to conclusions and spread falsehoods and rumors that damage the character and reputation of another? It reminds me of a story I read th...