The thing about gossip is that it’s so addictive! It gives you such a rush when have the tea! The moment something feels good on the flesh, just know it’s probably a sin. As we grow on this podcast you’ll come to understand that almost everything I loved, was nonsense.

Ephesians 4:29

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

Leviticus 19:16

“Do not go about spreading slander among your people. “ ‘Do not do anything that endangers your neighbor’s life. I am the LORD.

Proverbs 11:9

With their mouths the godless destroy their neighbors, but through knowledge the righteous escape.

Venting is gossip. When I received this revelation I was shocked!

Exodus 23:1

“Do not spread false reports. Do not help a guilty person by being a malicious witness.

Proverbs 26:20-22 Without wood a fire goes out; without a gossip a quarrel dies down.

Gossip is speaking careless words over a person.

Matthew 12:36 But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken.

The definition I found for careless words is words that are spoken rashly. They lack wise consideration and are often impulsive, thoughtless, and insensitive. In short, careless words are those that happen when we just don't think.

Proverbs 17:9 Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.

Gossip is a lesson in discipline.

James 1:26

Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless.

1 Timothy 3:11

In the same way, the women are to be worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything. We are instructed to confess our sins to one another but how can we when there are gossips everywhere!

James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.

How you handle other people’s matters, matters. That’s how I know you’ll be able to handle my matter with care and discretion. We are struggling in our interpersonal relationships because we can’t be vulnerable without a fear of being screetshotted.

How has gossip made you feel?

Proverbs 18:8

The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to the inmost parts.

Where there is gossip and slander there is idleness. Idle hands are the devil’s workshop but apparently so is the tongue. There is power in the tongue, use it to speak life into every situation.

Proverbs 10:18 Whoever conceals hatred with lying lips and spreads slander is a fool.

Lord, we come to you today to repent for gossip, slander and a lying tongue. Father help us to heal from the wounds of talebearers and may the ones we hurt be healed from our words. We cancel every careless word we uttered foolishly. Please forgive us in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Amen

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