Backbiting and gossip are very common. In fact, we love to share rumours and secrets. But what is the effect of our words? Do they build up or break down?

Idle people are the ones who are tempted to gossip.

GUEST POST from Doug Phillips: Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. (Eph. 4:29 ESV)   I have enjoyed being on Facebook more than I thought I would.  Even though ...

things He hates: A lying tongue ... a false witness who speaks lies, and one who ... Proverbs 6:16-19 There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an.

Gossip can be extremely destructive and detrimental to any form of relationship. Whether it be professional or casual, a relationship fails to grow and may even die if plagued by the occurrence of gossip.

Gossip isnt just spreading rumors. Its any sort of malicious talk and its damaging.

Some interesting references on the topic of Gossip and the power of words below: Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and they who indulge in it sh...

Proverbs 26:20-28 20 Where there is no wood, the fire goes out; And where there is no talebearer, strife ceases. 21 As charcoal is to burning coals, and wood...

Pastor Blaine Workman, Administrative Pastor Allegheny Center Alliance Church Ephesians 4:29 - "Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouth, but only such ...

And never let ugly or hateful words come from your mouth, but instead let your words become beautiful gifts that encourage others; do this by speaking word...

The 8th deadly sin Let us be freed from its destructive snare!! The Word of the Lord proclaims that even though we (The Children of God) are in this world we...