Many of us know someone who has all the news about another’s life,and are busybodies always ready to reveal a secret that should of stayed a secret. What does God think about the one who loves to gossip?
The following scripture tells us why God does not condone such behaviour,for a talebearer causes pain as hurtful as a wound!We are the apple of His eye and the last thing He wants His child to have is a hurtful wound of any kind (Proverbs 18:8) The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
When we put our confidence in another we do so believing what we say goes no further than our conversation. What is good though is that it is not difficult to spot a gossip,because they have probably been in front of you at one time or another divulging a secret of someone else who thought their conversation was safe (Proverbs 11:13) A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
My mother always said “Loose lips sinks ships” and for years I didn’t understand what that statement meant,but just one encounter with a gossip made the picture more than clear! We are instructed not to take company with those who enjoy gossiping about others, it only takes from our good character! (Proverbs 20:19) He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
The Lord is the only one who sticks closer than a brother,and we can completely trust that what we are telling Him goes no further!(Psalm 118:8) It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
Precious Sheep Of Renown 
I never thought about it before (I guess I just took it for granted) but you’re right, our secret prayers and conversations with God remain secret. We can confide and confess anything to him. What a friend!
This was written in light of knowing that what we think we are speaking in confidence to another takes a back seat to the only one we can truly trust to talk to. May you Be Blessed.
Julia
Amen! He is always trustworthy.
Most excellent post! I wonder how many have had their life ruined by a gossiper. I personally know of one who had to live with those rumors. Oh the pain that these people can cause and think nothing of it.
I believe the ruining of others lives is why scripture wars against the practice of gossiping, for the damage it causes. All glory to God who gives us the strength to endure. Blessings.
Julia
we had a saying in the Navy:”Loose lips sink ships.Good artivle! LOLGB+
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Proverbs 16:28 …a whisperer separates the best of friends.
I saw this happen between my mom and her best friend because of something I had confided to her friend about my mom. It wasn’t something I “just couldn’t wait to tell her,” but her friend pestered me to tell her and so, I did. They never spoke to each other again, and, sadly, my already fractured relationship with my mom got worse. I really thought I was helping my mom but…
I remember something that was said a long time ago: Those who gossip to you about someone behind their back will gossip about you to someone behind your back. I’ve been known to say, “Let’s go talk to that person. Sounds like they could use our prayers and friendship.” No one ever wants to do that though, hmmm…
Have a blessed day, Julia!
How many times have we did things with “Good Intentions” and it turned on us. With the guidance of the Holy Spirit we no longer do as we once did, and we now contemplate the outcome of our actions beforehand.
Sage advice as you say “Let’s go talk to that person. Sounds like they could use our prayers and friendship.”
Praise the Lord for calling us from a life where we could destroy others and ourselves. Be Blessed in His Grace Sister.
Julia
Amen! \o/
Sherry, thanks for the share. Some years back I had said something to my mother that I thought would remain private. Well it didn’t. Sooo I no longer say anything to her that I do not want “broadcast”. It’s a trust issue, and once that trust is broken, there is no way to get it back. In a way it is almost like a betrayal. Our Lord and Saviour Yahshua ( Jesus ) was betrayed. HE was crucified for our sins.
Great post, thanks for sharing.
It’s great to know that we can trust God and tell Him everything and He will never betray our trust. One pastor in the church I grew up in was gossiping a lot, people talked with him about their struggles and then he told it to everyone else. I went to talk to him a few times and he told me what others in the church were struggling with and I felt really uncomfortable and I was wondering how many other people know about my problems because the pastor told them. It’s great that I don’t have to worry about anything like this from God.
God bless you!
Yes sadly Pastors and Priests are mere man with the ability to make bad decisions such as sharing personal information. It is easy to see why our Lord has instructed us to go to our prayer closet to pray to Him in secret (Matthew 6:6). How wonderful to have someone who knows our hearts and minds, and understands our every need! Stay Strong in your walk with Him.
Julia