![]() Without wood a fire goes out without gossip a quarrel dies It has split churches, created strife, and promotedĭivision and turmoil. Mean, vicious accusations and rumors have ripped out the heartĪnd soul of many fellow Christians and leaders, draining them of their love, enthusiasm,Īnd their desire to live for God. The words of a gossip are like choice morsels they go down to a mans inmost IĬould fill books with the stories of anguish and grief inflicted to hapless victims. Gossips, and bad-mouthers, and have caused irreparable damage to the body of Christ. In over two decades of ministry, Ive encountered scores ofĬhristians who dont seem to think gossip is wrong - who are obsessed as busybodies, But unfortunately, Christians do not usually consider gossip and its In the same category as murder must be a serious sin - something that should not be taken ∻esides, they get into the habit of being idle and going about from house to house.Īnd not only do they become idlers, but also gossips and busybodies, saying things theyīy now Im sure that you realize that anything which is placed Have too much time on their hands, with nothing better to do than to talk too much. Sensational details and to whisper the latest news. Aīusybody is the investigator for the gossips and rumormongers, seeking to uncover They are like a peeping-tom who snoops and spies. Person who seeks confidential information about others a snoop a nosy person.Ī busybody is another close relative to gossip - a person who Thieves, and evildoers. The dictionary defines a busybody as a meddler a Notice that a busybody is placed in the same company as murderers, Or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other mens matters (1 Peter 4:15). ∻ut let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, The Apostle Peter, also used murder as a comparison with another, Paul said, BOTH are sins equally worthy of death. Idle talk or rumors about others? Do you participate in bad-mouthing or spreading rumorsĪbout others? According to the Bible, which sin is less severe? Murder or gossip? Im But how about gossip or slander? Do you engage in Things from the store? You may think this is silly to ask. Murder here or there? Or how about theft - do you occasionally burglarize a home or steal Let me ask, as a Christian do you occasionally slip up and commit a Word places both in the same cupboard as murder and other wickedness - sins worthy of Stories. Funk and Wagnals dictionary defines it as Idle, or malicious talkĪbout others. As we can see, gossip is a close cousin to slander, and Gods To indulge in idle talk or rumors about others spreading of sensational whispering. According to the same dictionary, gossip means If anyone considers himself religiousĪnd yet does not keep a tight reign on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is Of the Devil! According to scripture, any Christian whos mouth is out of controlĭoes not have a right relationship with God. Are you an accuser of theīrethren too? If so, even though it may not be your intention, you are being used an agent In fact the Bible says that Satan isĬalled the accuser of the brethren (Rev. The Devil, and those who slander are on his team. Ill of. Is it no wonder where slander derives its name? Slander is the work of Slander means malicious talk to spread damaging information to defame to speak ItĬomes from the word ∽evil. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, Slander is a word that has an interesting origin. This come as a surprise? Paul said that gossips and bad-mouthers were in the same leagueĪs murderers, sexual perverts, and God haters - and that such sins were worthy of a death Of the other inclusions - especially the mention of gossip and slander. Does Of such vile things as greed, deceit, adultery, murder and so forth. They know God’s justice requires that those who do these things deserve to die, yet they do them anyway. (Rom 1:32).Īs Paul described this evil conduct, we might expect to find mention Makes it clear that God condemns such evil behavior. Reprobates - those who have rejected the Lord and have embraced a lifestyle of sin. In the scripture above, the Apostle Paul paints a grim picture of Worse yet, they encourage others to do them, too." (Romans 1:28-32 NLT) They know God’s justice requires that those who do these things deserve to die, yet they do them anyway. They refuse to understand, break their promises, are heartless, and have no mercy. They invent new ways of sinning, and they disobey their parents. They are backstabbers, haters of God, insolent, proud, and boastful. #GOSSIP GOES DOWN TO THE INMOST BEING FULL#Their lives became full of every kind of wickedness, sin, greed, hate, envy, murder, quarreling, deception, malicious behavior, and gossip. "Since they thought it foolish to acknowledge God, he abandoned them to their foolish thinking and let them do things that should never be done. ![]()
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