Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets therefore do not associate with a simple babbler ~ Proverbs 20:19. The words of a gossip are like choice morsels they go down to the inmost parts. It is something that affects others to their “inmost parts.” It’s hurtful and painful. Gossip isn’t something that just affects others superficially or minimally. …W hoever utters slander is a fool ~ Proverbs 10:18.Įver been betrayed by a close friend through gossip? Gossip ruins friendships. God is serious about what He thinks about slander and the slanderer. Whoever slanders his neighbor secretly I will destroy ~ Psalm 101:5. For those watching, this is anything but an effective witness for Christ. When we seek to use our tongue to spread “information” about others, we show the true condition of our hearts. If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless ~ James 1:26. It can, and often does, become an embellished outpouring of words that can quickly turn into lies. Gossip can and does cause strife among people. Of the seven things that are an abomination to God, three of them are tied to gossip. Wow! If you want a lot of bang for the buck, this is your verse. Several verses in the Bible command us to steer clear of this misuse of the tongue: As a matter of fact, gossip and slander are more serious than we may have previously imagined. If we’re honest, we’ve all either done it or have been tempted to do it.īut it’s ok, right? After all, it’s just a few “harmless” words shared with another. Ed Taylor is a pastor, author and host of the podcast Lead2Serve.Gossip. Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing all humility to all men. 1 Timothy 5:13 (NKJV)īut shun profane and idle babblings, for they will increase to more ungodliness. James 4:11 (NKJV)Īnd besides they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house, and not only idle but also gossips and busybodies, saying things which they ought not. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge. He who speaks evil of a brother and judges his brother, speaks evil of the law and judges the law. James 1:26 (NKJV)ĭo not speak evil of one another, brethren. If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one’s religion is useless. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers. For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned. Proverbs 26:20 (NKJV)īut I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment. Where there is no wood, the fire goes out And where there is no talebearer, strife ceases. Whoever guards his mouth and tongue Keeps his soul from troubles. He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets Therefore do not associate with one who flatters with his lips. He who covers a transgression seeks love, But he who repeats a matter separates friends. Proverbs 16:28 (NKJV)Īn evildoer gives heed to false lips A liar listens eagerly to a spiteful tongue. Proverbs 18:8 (NKJV)Ī perverse man sows strife, And a whisperer separates the best of friends. The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles, And they go down into the inmost body. Proverbs 10:18 (NKJV)Ī talebearer reveals secrets, But he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter. Whoever hides hatred has lying lips, And whoever spreads slander is a fool. These six things the LORD hates, Yes, seven are an abomination to Him: A proud look, A lying tongue, Hands that shed innocent blood, A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that are swift in running to evil, A false witness who speaks lies, And one who sows discord among brethren. Whoever secretly slanders his neighbor, Him I will destroy The one who has a haughty look and a proud heart, Him I will not endure. Hide me from the secret plots of the wicked, From the rebellion of the workers of iniquity, Who sharpen their tongue like a sword, And bend their bows to shoot their arrows–bitter words, That they may shoot in secret at the blameless Suddenly they shoot at him and do not fear. Keep your tongue from evil, And your lips from speaking deceit. You shall not follow a crowd to do evil nor shall you testify in a dispute so as to turn aside after many to pervert justice. Do not put your hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness. You shall not go about as a talebearer among your people nor shall you take a stand against the life of your neighbor: I am the LORD. 22 Bible Verses About Lies and Gossip by Ed Taylor
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