Audio Bible ContextConcern for the Corinthians…19Have you been thinking all along that we were making a defense to you? We speak before God in Christ, and all of this, beloved, is to build you up. 20For I am afraid that when I come, I may not find you as I wish, and you may...
16“Do not spread slanderous gossip among your people.[a] “Do not stand idly by when your neighbor’s life is threatened. I am theLord. 17“Do not nurse hatred in your heart for any of your relatives.[b]Confront people directly so you will not be held guilty for their sin. ...
6“When there is a dispute concerning your poor, don’t tamper with the justice due them. 7“Stay clear of false accusations. Don’t contribute to the death of innocent and good people. I don’t let the wicked off the hook. 8“Don’t take bribes. Bribes blind perfectly good eyes and...
1There istherefore now no condemnation to themwhich arein Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.2For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.3For what the law could not do, in that it was weak thro...
Remember, gossip's root cause may be self-justification, jealousy, a spirit of vengeance or simply vanity. But whatever the cause, gossip is sin. It breaks the Ninth Commandment. God hates gossip. "These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look...
6“When there is a dispute concerning your poor, don’t tamper with the justice due them. 7“Stay clear of false accusations. Don’t contribute to the death of innocent and good people. I don’t let the wicked off the hook. 8“Don’t take bribes. Bribes blind perfectly good eyes and...