The topic of their conversation doesn't even have to be true. They just go on autopilot, taking great joy in spreading rumor, innuendo, and negativity. They love to hear it, and they love to spread it.
I sometimes wonder if we really understand how seriously God views the decisions we make in the choice of words that we allow to come from our mouths. These same Christians who wouldn't dare to utter a word of profanity embrace gossip like a drug.
No doubt gossip has ruined many a life and has brought chaos and dissension to more than a few consecrated congregations as it spread among the members like a raging fire.
Let's make a commitment today to join in love to stop gossip at its source. Don't allow people to bring it to you, and don't carry it yourself. Remember, the old saying still holds true, "A dog that will bring a bone will carry a bone."
Are you careful about the words that you speak? Have you ever been the victim of gossip? How did it make you feel? Was there ever a time in your life that you enjoyed gossip?
"If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain." James 1:26
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this is something i pray on daily..i may have bridled my own tongue and the trash that comes out but i need to make sure im always walking away from the trash that comes in..Even if i dont join in the conversation,the simple fact that i continue to sit while garbage is being spewed is just as abominable to me.Thanks for this reminder Big Sis
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this beautiful insight, little sister. God is truly able. When we each do our part to advance God's standard, we each lay a brick towards building up His Kingdom.
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