6. _We should speak well of our neighbor._ We are to speak well of his good works and deeds, to praise them as far as it can be done in keeping with the truth. Especially when others speak evil of our brother, when they slander and defame him, we ought to take his part and speak well of him, so that he may keep his good name. We read of Jonathan, David's friend: _"And Jonathan spake good of David unto Saul, his father_ [who was David's enemy and wanted to kill him], _and said unto him, Let not the king sin against his servant, against David, because he hath not sinned against thee, and because his works have been to thee-ward_ [towards you] _very good."_ 1 Sam. 19,4. And in verse 6 we read that Saul listened to Jonathan and resolved not to kill David. Owing to Jonathan's good words, then, David was safe for a while. The Jews who asked Jesus to heal the servant of the centurion spoke highly of him. They besought the Lord instantly to hear the prayer of the centurion, saying, _"That he was worthy for whom He should do this, for he loveth our nation, and he hath built us a synagog."_ Luke 7,4.5. In the same way we should speak well of our neighbor and praise him. 7. _We should put the best construction on everything_ that we hear of our neighbor, or that we see him doing. We should put the best construction on everything, that is, in love and charity we should cover his faults and not make too much of them. We should explain all his words and deeds in his favor as far as this can be done in keeping with the truth. _"Charity shall cover the multitude of sins."_ 1 Pet 4,9. True love and charity always thinks the best of the neighbor, always hopes for the best, and will suffer wrong rather than do wrong. _"Charity believeth all things, hopeth all things endureth all things."_ 1 Cor. 13,7. It is a noble virtue to explain as best you can all you may hear of your neighbor. 8. In this commandment God demands of us, His children, many good works which are well-pleasing to Him, if only we would recognize them. There is nothing which can do both greater good or harm in all matters than our tongue, though it is such a small and feeble member of our body. REMEMBER:-- _1. If we love God and, for His sake, our neighbor, we shall always think well of him, even though he is our enemy._ _2. A child of God should never tell a lie. God hates a liar and will punish him._ _3. Always speak well of your neighbor, defend him if he is falsely accused, and explain his deeds and words in his favor._ _4. "There is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O Lord, Thou knowest it altogether."_ Ps. 139,4. MEMORIZE:-- _Let none of you imagine evil in your hearts against his neighbor._ Zech. 8,17. _Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbor._ Eph. 4,25. _Speak not evil one of another, brethren._ Jas. 4,11. _Charity shall cover the multitude of sins._ 1 Pet. 4,8. QUESTIONS.