Traci

It can be very tricky when it comes to gossip. Oftentimes, I can start out with pure intentions… “please pray for so and so” but then I find myself getting caught up in the drama of it all. Pride sets in. If you notice yourself anticipating telling that friend something about someone else, BEWARE! Notice the red flags of conviction and don’t get caught up in the thrill of your own pride. It will only bring destruction. Heed the truths below.

10 Reasons Why Women Should Avoid Gossip

1. Seek To Be A Faithful Friend: Proverbs 11:13- A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. Are you a faithful friend? Do you have other’s best interests at heart?

2. A Wise Tongue Is Healthy: Proverbs 12:18- There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health. A gossip is very unbecoming. If you are known to be a gossip, change your ways. It will hurt your health otherwise.

3. It Wounds On The Inside: Proverbs 18:8- The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. It will not only hurt the person you are gossiping about, but others and yourself!

4. You Will Reap The Consequences: Proverbs 18:21- Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. Your words will come back to bite you. Choose words of grace and mercy.

5. It Will Give You A Troubled Life: Proverbs 21:23- Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles. You can avoid trouble by not getting caught up in gossip (as the source, AND the receiver of the gossip).

6. God Says Not To! Proverb 25:9- Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another. God’s instruction is clear here. It is for our benefit and His glory.

7. Stop Strife Before It Begins: Proverbs 26:20- Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth. If you don’t provide the wood, the fire can’t start.

8. Speak Kindness: Proverbs 31:26- She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. The godly woman will speak words of pure kindness.

9. Peace Results In Pleasant Relationships: Psalm 133:1- Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! Avoiding gossip brings pleasantness and peace.

10. You Will Be Blessed: Matthew 5:9- Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. God will bless you for your obedience.

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