Overcoming Temptations - Gossip

Gossip Psalms 19:14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer. Proverbs 10:18 He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool. Proverbs 10:19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise. Proverbs 11:9 A hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered. Proverbs 12:18 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health. Proverbs 12:19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment. Luke 6:37 Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven: James 3:17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. James 4:11 Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of his brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge.

Busting Tips Gossiping is habitually spreading the personal information of others (true or untrue, good or bad) for no meaningful purpose or reason. It's in essence entertaining others, and being entertained with information on others. One of the effective ways to avoid gossiping is simply to give an unwelcoming facial expression toward those who gossip. When a person wants to engage you in a gossiping conversation, simply state: I would rather not talk about this person in that way. When others try to talk negatively about someone else, interrupt them and say let's just pray for the person right now instead of talking about them. Doing this often will keep gossiping people from coming to you Avoid meaningless conversation about others. Refuse to use information on others as a means of passing the time, or satisfying your boredom. As a rule, refuse to allow negative conversations about others in your home. Repent when the Holy Spirit convicts you of this sin Ask God to daily help you to overcome this sin