By: Undre Griggs, Jr.
As Christians, we understand the cost of sin to be death. As people who live in the world, we understand that all sin is not seen as equal. The world will say that nobody is perfect to justify the complacent response to sins that “everyone” commits. One of the more downplayed sins of the day is the sin of gossiping. When asked which is worse: gossiping or murder; gossiping or adultery; gossiping or stealing – the answer rolls off the tongue in each case. Gossiping can be seen as a small thing, but in actuality its consequences are just as great. Instead of which is worse, what if the question were...
Which sin will erode trust among peers?
Proverbs 11:13 (ESV): Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing covered.
Proverbs 11:13 (ESV): Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing covered.
Which sin could make your religion worthless?
James 1:26 (ESV): If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's religion is worthless.
James 1:26 (ESV): If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's religion is worthless.
Which sin does God consider wasting time?
II Thessalonians 3:11-12(ESV): For we hear that some among you walk in idleness, not busy at work, but busybodies. Now such persons we command and encourage in the Lord Jesus Christ to do their work quietly and to earn their own living.
II Thessalonians 3:11-12(ESV): For we hear that some among you walk in idleness, not busy at work, but busybodies. Now such persons we command and encourage in the Lord Jesus Christ to do their work quietly and to earn their own living.
Which sin will ruin friendships?
Proverbs 16:28 (ESV): A dishonest man spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends.
Proverbs 16:28 (ESV): A dishonest man spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends.
Gossiping is saying something that we should not be saying (1 Timothy 5:13). We often find gossiping comes when we believe someone mistreated us, or someone is getting away with something. We feel compelled to take matters into our own hands, but the Bible says vengeance belongs to the Lord (Romans 12:19). We have to trust Him when He says all things done in darkness will come to light (Luke 8:17). We do not get a license to sin because we believe someone mistreated us. We do not have the ability to categorize sins as small or large. We are commanded not to let corrupting talk come out of our mouth and there is no exception for, “unless you have a good reason”. If you encounter a problem, you have to speak with that person first; if that doesn’t work add a witness; and if that doesn’t work, bring it to the congregation (Matthew 18:15-17). Too often we start by speaking to the masses instead of the individual. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.
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