The Gossiping Tongue

Day 10 of Taming of the Tongue

 

The Gossiping Tongue-(Proverbs18:8)

 

The words of a gossiper are like choice morsels; they go down to a man's inmost parts. Do you sometime engage in idle and often malicious talk about the personal affairs of another? Gossip can be such a delectable "choice morsel" that many find it impossible to resist. Now, I'm certain everyone has been guilty of partaking of this popular pastime either as a bearer or a hearer at one time or another. Oh, the downside of such behavior! Did u know that gossiping can lower your sense of self-worth? How? When you gossip, you tend to realize you are not walking in integrity. What's the solutuion? How do you stop gossiping? Catch yourself before you indulge! Ask your self why are u being a bearer of such news. Is this the only way you know how to be the center of attention? Or to establish camaraderie with others? Does it make u feel superior to know something negative about somebody that the hearer doesn't know? Are u envious of others accomplishments? Why are you willing to use the temple of GOD as a trash receptacle by being a receiver of gossip? What do u plan to do with the information a gossiper shares with u? Are u bored with ur life and need more meaningful activites? It has been my observation that those who are ardently pursuing their own goals and aspirations are less likely to waste time discussing the affairs of another. Why do we want to know other people business and what's going on in their lives? Like tv stars, singers and people u don't even know? We spend hours reading and watching tv about gossip. The latest news -What is it to you? Why do u care? If u are serious about eliminating gossip from your life, you must start an all out campaign against it. Let everyone know you will not be a bearer or a hearer of gossip anymore. Declare your environment,  whether at work, at home or at play, to be a "gossip-free zone". Make every effort to avoid gossipmongers. (Proverbs20:19) warns, a gossip tells secrets, so don't hang around with someone who talks too much.When people start to engage in any other UNGODLY talk, point to your mouth and exclaim "tongue fast".  Refusing to engage in gossip may result in fewer vistors and phone calls but, so what! Let ur mouth speak life not death. (Proverbs 18:21) "Death and life are in the power of the tongue ". "Let the words of my mouth the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD my strength, and my redeemer" (Psalm 19:14)

 

(TODAY'S AFFIRMATION):

I am not a busybody in other people's matters. Therefore, I do not yield my tongue as an instrument of gossip.

 

Have a blessed day and speak life! Build up, not pull down!