"Women must likewise be dignified, not malicious gossips, but temperate, faithful in all things." -1st Timothy 3:11 Gossip. Talking idly about others personal affairs. It's a sin. It's a problem. If you go to a high school, watch television, listen to the radio, or just go to any place with people in general, you are most likely to hear gossip. These sensational, personal (most likely exaggerated) "facts" that you hear are hurtful. Though they may start out as a secret, the person who has the "facts" against them is most likely to find out. Above all, it is a sin, therefore you shouldn't do it.
I struggle with gossip. I need to ask forgiveness for it. At times like these when I mess up, I feel so blessed to have an Advocate named Jesus Christ who washes away my sin. Though I can't take back the angry words I have said, I can learn from them. I just pray that I will never fall into that sin ever again!
"Be gracious to me, O God, according to Your lovingkindness; according to the greatness of Your compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin." -Psalm 51:1-2
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dear lisa,
ReplyDeletei'm so glad you found me! and i think your advice on an accountability partner was very true. i really need someone to just keep their pimp hand strong and put me in my place when i get out of line hahaha. but i so do!!
thank you for reading my posts...i think it feels weird to blog with no readers. at least now i know i have one!!
i read this and totally agree. gossip is so tempting and it is EVERYWHERE. yesterday was a really bad day for me gossip-wise. oops.
i guess all i can do is ask God for forgiveness and try harder to just walk away or say something about not gossiping when it gets tempting.
i am SO excited to come home and see you!!!
lots and lots of love.
beeg kees leetle kees.
Looby