1 - Shut it down– If gossip is betrayal then you need to take the initiative to shut it down. Don’t allow it to come out of your mouth. If someone around you starts gossiping either ask them to stop or if they won’t then remove yourself from the conversation. 2 - Shout it out...
119:155 God does not save men against their will. He will not populate heaven with people who... 119:156 119:156 No human language could ever be adequate to describe the mercy of God. His tender... 119:157 119:157 Many of these verses find their true fu...
But as you will see in several of the verses listed below, if the one you are gossiping and talking about eventually finds out that you have been doing this behind their back, you will lose a good friend if that person was your friend to begin with, or you will end up making an ene...
All of these would be out of place with a fool; so the sage is warning against elevating or acclaiming those who are worthless. See also J. A. Emerton, “Notes on Some Passages in the Book of Proverbs,” VT 15 (1965): 271-79. Proverbs 26:1 sn The first twelve verses of this ...
The Hebrew term for "gossip" here is "nirgan," which refers to a whisperer or a talebearer. In ancient Israelite society, as in many cultures, the act of gossiping was seen as a destructive force within the community. The Bible consistently warns against the dangers of gossip, as it can...
20 you sat around gossiping,ruining the reputation of your own relatives.” 21 When you did all this,I didn't say a word, and you thought,“God is just like us!” But now I will accuse you.22 You have ignored me! So pay close attentionor I will tear you apart, and no one can...
119:155 God does not save men against their will. He will not populate heaven with people who... 119:156 119:156 No human language could ever be adequate to describe the mercy of God. His tender... 119:157 119:157 Many of these verses find thei...
119:155 God does not save men against their will. He will not populate heaven with people who... 119:156 119:156 No human language could ever be adequate to describe the mercy of God. His tender... 119:157 119:157 Many of these verses find their ...
Proverbs 25:7 sn This proverb, covering the two verses, is teaching that it is wiser to be promoted than to risk demotion by self-promotion. The point is clear: Trying to promote oneself could bring on public humiliation, but it would be an honor to have everyone in court hear the pro...
Proverbs 25:7 sn This proverb, covering the two verses, is teaching that it is wiser to be promoted than to risk demotion by self-promotion. The point is clear: Trying to promote oneself could bring on public humiliation, but it would be an honor to have everyone in court hear the pro...