It is a common experience for Christians to be confronted with others who gossip about our past sins or shortcomings. In these moments, it can be difficult to trust that God has forgiven us and to instead offer blessings to those who speak against us. However, it is important to remember that part of our human nature is to be negative toward those we know struggle with sin - even if that person is ourselves.Because the psalmist pronounces the curses of sin on himself, he learns our identity in Christ's death. If we practice thinking that we must not give a lot of time thinking about our own sin because they are identified in His death, then we will be able to have a positive view of our future that will help us talk positively about other Christians.The Psalmist never teaches that we should try to get along with those who speak evil about him. Rather, he always curses those who do this. These pronouncements teach us to view everything in black and white. So if a Christian is speaking like the wicked, the curses will work to constrain the error rather than judge the person. We are required to see the best in others and speak well of them. Our hope is that in speaking the curses we will learn to be on the same team in facing real enemies.