Gossiping--Have you Heard........

GOSSIP

1. Do not spread slanderous gossip Leviticus 19:16 Thou shall not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people; neither shall thou stand against the blood of thy neighbor: I am the Lord.
2. Gossiper betrays confidence Proverbs 11:13 A talebearer revealeth secrets, but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
3. Gossiper separates close friends Proverbs 16:28 A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer seperateth chief friends.
4. Gossiper tells secrets Proverbs 20:19 He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
5. Gossiping tongue causes anger Proverbs 25:23 The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.
6. Gossiping busybodies 1 Timothy 5:13 And withall they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.




Who has not repeated, or carried some false statement from it's sacred place, to that of one who has no intention of upholding the sacredness of the confession? Gossip has been here for as long as mankind has. It is responsible for emotionally killing the spirits, character, and reputation of some of the worst, and best personalities.

There is nothing a simple as good gossip.... that is called spreading good news. If only it could be that we spread something good about people, instead of always trying to cut them down, or invalidate their presence to others. It is jealousy with a sheet over it's head..borne out of ignorance, and a deeper vulnerability that even they may have not realized.

I have been the subject of gossip on numerous occasions, in an attempt to "warn" others about me being a trouble starter, agitator, or whatever, or not even who I say I am. But, who is anybody? I am just me. For all the time spent talking about me, one could better use it fixing themselves, and worrying about what people think of them carrying rumors that are unfounded from hole to hole. What's funny to me is the rumor starter is never given proper credit. It's always a "hush-hush" type affair between sneaky faces meeting in sneaky places


We can start growing up today by speaking the truth in love. It starts within me. Anything other than the truth is a lie. If you see you've done it, acknowledge it, and make it right. Get away from the habit. Apologize, and don't make excuses. Be honest. Say I lied, I really didn't know, and fix it right there. That will break you, if you are sincere about changing your ways. Let us learn to tell the truth, by the grace of God...speaking the truth...in love. Being like God, is being like love. God loved us so that He asked God to forgive us, because we know not what we do. That's how we should strive to be

Gossip is of the Devil, but true love will make it stop!

I asked the Lord to bless you,
as I prayed for you today,
to guide you and protect you
as you go along your way.