Put Off-Gossip, Evil Speaking, Critical Spirit
1 Timothy 5:13 And besides they learn to be idle wandering about from house to house, and not only idle but also gossips and busy bodies, saying things which they ought not.
James 4:11 Do not speak evil of one another, brethren. He who speaks evil of a brother and judges his brother, speaks evil of the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge.
Galatians 5:15 Not if you bite and devour one another, beware lest you be consumed by one another!
Put On-Edifying Speech, Giving a Good Report, Kindness
Ephesians 4:29 Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers.
Proverbs 15:30
The light of the eyes rejoices the heart
And a good report makes the bones healthy.
Colossians 3:12 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering.
I need to avoid gossip altogether. Whatever a person does, it is nobody's business to talk about. It is a different thing if a person approaches the individual and helps him or her out by offering advice.
Gossip is hurtful because many times what is being said is not even true. That person's reputation can be ruined because of false accusations.
Sometimes certain people make it difficult for others. They may always carry a negative attitude. They may be difficult to get to know or understand. They just are not friendly. Instead of saying something negative about them, think of at least three nice things about them.
Tender Jesus, so meek, so mild, teach us to be like You in all our ways. Teach us kindness, gentleness, generosity, and to be giving, forgiving, loving and caring. Teach us to follow in Your humble footsteps. Guide us to the place You want us to be, take control. Mold and shape us into the brilliant beings we were always destined to become.
Saviour, lead us to the place in our souls where there is tranquility, peace and calmness. Where the waters are so still we can walk on them with You holding our hands and leading the way. Allow our gentle spirits of love, kindness and gentleness to infiltrate and infect the land. Let it spread like a wildfire across the nation.
Let our lights shine so brightly that people will be drawn to us wanting to know You and, as the seek You, they will surely find You. Those who hunger will be filled with satisfaction, for You Lord are our portion and only You can satisfy. Quiet our souls when anger, hatred, sadness or worry fills our minds, Oh peaceful Saviour.
We shall cling to You when oceans rise and thunders roar, for You are our rock and strong tower, our comforter in our most vulnerable times. Jesus, intercede within our hearts so that we would be kind and gentle to the people that surround us, in Your precious Name we pray, Amen!
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