1.idle talk or rumor, esp. about the personal or private affairs of others: the endless gossip about Hollywood stars.
2.light, familiar talk or writing.
3.Also, gos·sip·er, gos·sip·per. a person given to tattling or idle talk."
Be very careful what you say and who you say it around. It may seem innocent at the time but the party with whom you speak may add to to your conversation when they "gossip" to one of there friends, and that friend tells a friend and eventual it will get back to you.
It makes me wonder, if we do not talk of others what more would we have to talk about? Cut all gossip out of your conversations and see how much you have to say. That will be a sure telll if you have a problem with gossip.
2.light, familiar talk or writing.
3.Also, gos·sip·er, gos·sip·per. a person given to tattling or idle talk."
Be very careful what you say and who you say it around. It may seem innocent at the time but the party with whom you speak may add to to your conversation when they "gossip" to one of there friends, and that friend tells a friend and eventual it will get back to you.
It makes me wonder, if we do not talk of others what more would we have to talk about? Cut all gossip out of your conversations and see how much you have to say. That will be a sure telll if you have a problem with gossip.
I learned a lesson to day. Don't talk to much, only talk about what is relevant to the present moment. Most of all glorify God with your speech!
What does the bible say about gossip?
Lev 19:16 says. " Never gossip, Never endanger your neighbor's life. I am the LORD"
Pro 16:28 says. " A devious person spreads quarrels. A gossip separates the closest of friends"
Pro 20: 19 say. "Whoever goes around as a gossip tells secrets. Do not associate with a person whose mouth is always open."
Pro 26:20 says. "Without wood a fire goes out, and without gossip a quarrel dies down."
1 Ti 5:13 says " gossip and get involved in other people's business, saying things they shouldn't say."
DON'T GOSSIP
Eph 4:29 says. "Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need o the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear."
A rule to live by. (And I need to apply this to my life more than you.)
Stop, think, and then speak. If what you stop to think about what you want to say make sure it lines up with one of with the above verses, if not there is no need to speak it. Remember we are around fallen people who are going to take what you say and twist it, even if it is just a little cause of memory. The store never stays the same. Get in the habit of this there is no need for it at all no matter how innocent it may seem.
If you have a problem with this Repent.
What does the bible say about gossip?
Lev 19:16 says. " Never gossip, Never endanger your neighbor's life. I am the LORD"
Pro 16:28 says. " A devious person spreads quarrels. A gossip separates the closest of friends"
Pro 20: 19 say. "Whoever goes around as a gossip tells secrets. Do not associate with a person whose mouth is always open."
Pro 26:20 says. "Without wood a fire goes out, and without gossip a quarrel dies down."
1 Ti 5:13 says " gossip and get involved in other people's business, saying things they shouldn't say."
DON'T GOSSIP
Eph 4:29 says. "Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need o the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear."
A rule to live by. (And I need to apply this to my life more than you.)
Stop, think, and then speak. If what you stop to think about what you want to say make sure it lines up with one of with the above verses, if not there is no need to speak it. Remember we are around fallen people who are going to take what you say and twist it, even if it is just a little cause of memory. The store never stays the same. Get in the habit of this there is no need for it at all no matter how innocent it may seem.
If you have a problem with this Repent.
Pray and strive to be holy.
1 comment:
Great blog post. Whatever comes out of the mouth is overflow from the heart. I wish I could remember what vs. that is. ?
SDG
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