GOSSIP: to talk idly, esp. about the affairs of others; go about tattling.
Yesterday I had a revelation from God about the wonders God would do if I would just let go. One of the areas was GOSSIP! I am sooo good at it too. Some sick satisfaction I get from it, I do. I guess deep down I feel not only vindicated but extremely gratified that I told about how betrayed I was or hurt THEY MADE ME FEEL! Heheheeh...
But God was very clear that doing so was a form of manipulation and control. If the tables turned and things started to look different in said situation, I could possibly steal the glory from my Lord and take credit, believing that it was something I said that changed the outcome. It is a total and complete lack of trust in my Lord. He promises to bring things to completion on my behalf in EVERY way (Philippians 1:6)! Me going about gossipping is like me saying to God that I don't think He is truly going to do so, therefore I might as well give my 2 cents.
I share this with you because I truly believe that if I refrain from it, except maybe sharing with my counselor, etc...I truly believe God is going to show up in a BIG way. I am not saying that this is the end all and if I just do this God will restore everything in a snap and all will be hunky dory. That requires a life's journey to transformation in God's word and a consistent conscious decision to bend to His will. But I do believe that during that journey God will go above and beyond if we truly obey Him. God hates gossipers. I got convicted of it and confessed. This is a new journey for me, but I am willing to take it on. Truth is...If I am not faithful with the little things God has brought to the light, then I will most certainly not be faithful to change the bigger things. And how could God use a disobedient child? Anywho, here are some scriptures to back up my conviction. If the shoe fits...wear it and join me! I truly pray that you read these scriptures, it has done me great! My prayer is to receive this word and let it soak into me that I may reflect the true image of Christ, so that I may be a testimony of "HIS POWER, HIS LOVE and HIS WAY OF LIFE, that I may do HIS WILL always!" (The Big Book)
Love you all!
Proverbs 31:27
She (he) looks well to how things go in her (his) household, and the bread of idleness (gossip, discontent, and self-pity) she (he) will not eat.
2 Corinthians 12:20
For I am afraid that when I come I won't like what I find, and you won't like my response. I am afraid that I will find quarreling, jealousy, anger, selfishness, slander, gossip, arrogance, and disorderly behavior.
1 Timothy 3:11
The women likewise, must be worthy of respect and serious, not gossipers, but temperate and self-controlled, thoroughly trustworthy in all things.
Psalm 15:1-3
Who may worship in your sanctuary Lord? Who may enter your presence on your holy hill? Those who lead blameless lives and do what is right, speaking truth from sincere hearts. Those who refuse to gossip or harm their neighbors or speak evil of their friends.
Proverbs 11:13
A Gossip goes around telling secrets, but those who are trustworthy can keep a confidence.
Proverbs 16:28
A troublemaker plants seeds of strife; gossip separates the best of friends.
Proverbs 17:4
Wrongdoers eagerly listen to gossip; liars pay close attention to slander.
Proverbs 20:19
A gossip goes around telling secrets, so don't hang around with chatterers.
Proverbs 25:9-10
When arguing with your neighbor, don't betray another person's secret. Others may accuse you of gossip, and you may never regain your good reputation.
Proverbs 25:23
As surely as a north wind brings rain, so a gossiping tongue causes anger!
Proverbs 2:20
Fire goes out without wood, and quarrels disappear when gossip stops.
Romans 1:29
Their lives became full of every kind of wickedness, sin, greed, hate, envy, murder, quarreling, deception, malicious behavior, and gossip.
Hallelujah to the Lamb of God!!!!!!!!!!!!
