New Hope Fellowship
The Bible says the tongue is the most unruly member of the body. We will talk about how we can do better when it comes to the area and sin of gossip. Everyone has been hurt by gossip at one time or another. We as a church can do better and be better. The Bible gives us great insights about how to deal with gossip correctly.
Proverbs 18:8 NLT
Gossip is so subtle it can just sneak up on you before you know you’re even doing it.
“Everything that is said should be true. Not everything true must be said.”
“The tongue can bring death or life; ……..”
Proverbs 18:21 NLT
What do you want to be known for?
Who does Gossip Hurt?
Gossip hurts the person it’s spoken about.
Proverbs 16:28 NLT
Gossip hurts the listener.
Proverbs 17:4 NLT
Once they stop talking to you, they will start talking about you!
What you permit you promote
Gossip hurts the speaker.
Proverbs 25:9-10 NLT
Talking badly about someone else when they’re not around says more about you than the person you’re talking about – Unknown
How to control Gossip?
Guard Your Ears
Why are you telling me this?
Ask: Have you spoke with __________ about this?
Matthew 18:15 NLT
Ultimately maybe you don’t need to be hanging out with this person.
Proverbs 20:19 NLT
Close Your Mouth
Proverbs 21:23 NLT
Would you want someone to say the same thing about you.
Luke 6:31 NLT
Gossip claims “I’m strong because they’re weak."
The Gospel proclaims “I am weak but He is strong."