I’m writing about the dangers of gossip and rumors at Women 2 Women Ministries today. Here’s a peek at my post, and I hope you’ll head over to read the rest.
Why You Need to Avoid Gossip and Rumors
What dainty morsels rumors are—but they sink deep into one’s heart.
Proverbs 18:8 NLT
How often does gossip affect your life?
I’m sorry to say that it used to be a daily temptation of mine.
In a place where I used to work, gossip passed through the place like a platter of warm cookies, delicious and irresistible. Too often, I took cookie after cookie from that secretly dangerous plate. I even shared those cookies with others.
Why are rumors and gossip so appealing to us?
I once knew a Bible study friend who lived a simple life. She candidly admitted that the drama of rumors appealed to her sense of excitement, which she felt was missing from her rather mundane yet godly living.
The lonelier we feel, the tighter grip rumors and gossip can have on us. Gossip and rumors can make us feel important, in-the-know, and on the side with the “cool kids.”
I think that’s why I’ve savored gossip and rumors like dainty morsels before.
But gossip and rumors have a deadly effect.
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