(CS4U) Gossip

 

Gossip   "If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless." James 1:26   Face it: gossip is bad – and the Bible clearly tells us that gossip is wrong. But when it comes to the special confidences that you share with your very closest friends, gossip can be disastrous. During World War II, there was a saying, "Loose Lips Sink Ships." And it also can be said that loose lips sink friendships. The Bible reminds us that "Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing" (Proverbs 12:18). Therefore, if we are to solve more problems than we start, we must calculate our words carefully, and we must never betray a confidence. But sometimes even the most thoughtful among us may speak first and think second. When we speak too quickly, we may say things that would be better left unsaid. When we forgo the wonderful opportunities to consider our thoughts before we give voice to them, we're putting ourselves and our friendships in danger. A far better strategy, of course, is to do the more difficult thing: to think first and to speak next. When we do so, we give ourselves ample time to compose our thoughts and to consult our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.   Prayer Dear Heavenly Father, Help me to keep a tight rein on my tongue. May my words, with Your help, build up and not tear down, encourage and not discourage, and bring healing and not suffering. Empower me to think before I speak and to honor You by what I say. I pray this in Jesus' Name. Amen

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