S. Michael Houdmann Supporter Got Questions Ministries

The Hebrew word translated "gossip" in the Old Testament is defined as "one who reveals secrets, one who goes about as a talebearer or scandal-monger." A gossiper is a person who has privileged inf...

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Jack Gutknecht Supporter ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

Everyone has experienced the harm of gossip before. Whether the people talking didn't mean direct harm, the result of gossip is always broken trust and hurt feelings. Gossip can be defined as information about the behavior or personal life of other people, often without the full truth revealed or known. God's Word warns us to stay away from people who gossip and to guard our words when we speak about others!

Scripture also uses the word slander which means making a false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation. Slander can destroy someone's marriage, job, wealth, and family. The tongue has power and we must be careful with out how use our words. The Bible tells us what words we should speak and which we should not. If you are struggling with gossip or know someone who gossips a lot, study Bible verses about gossip such as Proverbs 16:28

"A perverse person stirs up conflict, and a gossip separates close friends," 

and choose to help put a stop to it because it's forbidden --

Lev. 19:16; Psa. 15:1-3; Psa. 50:20; Prov. 11:13; Prov. 16:28; Prov. 17:9; Prov. 18:8; Prov. 20:19; Prov. 26:20-22; Ezek. 22:9; 1 Tim. 5:11, 13 See: Busybody; Slander; Speaking, Evil.

Instances of --
Joseph, Gen. 37:2.
Israelites, 2 Sam. 3:23.
Tobiah, Neh. 6.

Listen to my favorite singers, Gaither Vocal Band, "The Rumor Mill."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5h4vIc0T1U

Lyrics

Well, let me tell you a story about a local enterprise,
There's one in every town, no matter what it's size.
It doesn't turn a profit or bring any revenue,
It's good for one thing and that's the damage it'll do.

It's called the rumormill (called the rumormill).
If it can be twisted, you can be sure that it will,
'Cause there ain't nothing sacred...... at the rumormill.

The people that work there are all volunteers,
Their only qualification is a mouth and two big ears.
If the story's not clear enough, that's OK,
They just doctor it up and then send it on its way.
It doesn't matter who's involved or who is gonna hurt,
As long as folks are listening, they'll keep shoveling dirt...... at the rumormill (at the rumormill).

If it can be twisted, you can be sure that it will,
'Cause there ain't nothing sacred...... at the rumormill (the rumormill).

And you're factoring lies!
(Rumormill) The truth is disguised!
(Rumormill) Where reputations are crushed...
(Rumormill) Where nothing is untouched...

If it can be twisted, you can be sure that it will,
'Cause there ain't nothing sacred...... at the rumormill (the rumormill).

Now listen, my children, to this warning I make,
We've got a lot to lose, there's a lot in a stake.
The Bible plainly states you're gonna reap what you sow,
And you'll be shown mercy by the mercy you show.

So shut your mouth and ask your friends to kindly do the same,
For you'll wind up as victim with no one else to blame...... at the rumormill (oh, the rumormill).

If it can be twisted, you can be sure that it will,
'Cause there ain't nothing sacred...... at the rumormill (the rumormill... mmm, mmm... the rumormill).

Source: Musixmatch

Songwriters: Jon Mohr

Rumormill lyrics © Birdwing Music, Jonathan Mark Music

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