GOSSIPING
The Bible strongly warns against gossiping and teaches that it is harmful, divisive, and unwise. Here are some key biblical teachings on gossip: 1. Gossip Destroys Relationships Proverbs 16:28 – “A perverse person stirs up conflict, and a gossip separates close friends.” Proverbs 17:9 – “Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.” 2. God Condemns Gossiping Romans 1:29-30 – Gossip is listed among sins like envy, murder, and malice. Proverbs 6:16-19 – Among the seven things God hates is “one who sows discord among brothers.” 3. Gossip Reflects a Corrupt Heart Luke 6:45 – “The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure produces evil; for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.” James 3:5-6 – The tongue is like a fire, capable of great destruction. 4. Avoid Gossip and Speak Wisely Ephesians 4:29 – “Let no corrupting talk come...