Miranda

"Telling lies about someone is as harmful as hitting him with an axe, or wounding him with a sword, or shooting him with a sharp arrow."

Proverbs 25:18

Gossip is a dangerous thing. It destroys you. It wastes valuable time. It breaks down relationships. And it makes you look worse than the person you are gossiping about. Bottom line: It makes you look like a fool.

"A gossip goes around spreading rumors, while a trustworthy man tries to quiet them."

Proverbs 11:13

I would know. I have gossiped many times over, repented for it, and with God's help and my commitment to Him and not gossiping, I haven't gossiped in almost a year. After all, if we are Christians and we sin, we should always repent for our sins, even after we are saved. I have learned that in doing so, it helps you become a stronger person and it helps you learn not to make the same mistake again and again. Repentance is a beautiful thing. It shows you can admit when you've done wrong, ask for forgiveness, learn and grow from your mistake(s), and make the decision not to make that mistake again.

An hypocrite with [his] mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.

Proverbs 11:9

If you say you are a Christian, then act like it. I know everyone makes mistakes and no one is perfect. But we need to remember that our words and actions need to be out of love and kindness, not out of selfishness, hatred, and ignorance.

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