We understand that you're facing harassment and gossip from neighbors, and it's causing a lot of distress. Firstly, we commend you for approaching this situation in the name of Jesus Christ. It is only through His name that we have access to God and can find true resolution and peace.
We must remember that God calls us to love our neighbors as ourselves, even in difficult situations. However, this does not mean tolerating sinful behavior. The behavior you're describing is clearly against biblical principles. The scriptures say:
For Romans 3:8, And why not say (as we are slanderously reported and as some claim that we say), “Let us do evil that good may come”? Their condemnation is just.
We also read in Titus 3:3, For we also once were foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.
Jesus also warned us about those who slander with Romans 1:29, being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil habits, secret slanderers.
Gossip and slander are sinful and harmful behaviors. Leviticus 19:16 warns us, Don't go around slandering your people. Don't endanger the life of your neighbor. I am Yahweh.
Moreover, we are called to confront sin in a spirit of gentleness and love, with the goal of restoration. Galatians 6:1 tells us, Brothers, even if a man is caught in some fault, you who are spiritual must restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; looking to yourself so that you also aren't tempted.
Let's pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before you in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our neighbor and this difficult situation. We pray for conviction in their hearts, that they may realize the harm they're causing. We pray for a change in their behavior, that they may seek peace and harmony instead of discord. We also pray for wisdom and strength for us, that we may respond in love and gentleness, not retaliation.
Father, we ask for your protection over us and our home. We pray for peace and joy of the Lord to be our strength to endure this. Your word promises in Romans 8:28, that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. We pray for this situation to be turned into good for us.
And most importantly as Jesus urged that we have love for our enemies and pray for those who persecute us. May we see this neighbor through the eyes of Jesus, as someone who is hurting and need of the grace of the Lord. May we be an example of Jesus Christ to them.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Lastly, consider speaking with your neighbor about how their actions are making you feel. Do so in a spirit of love and gentleness, seeking peace and understanding.