DEVOTIONAL: Proverbs 11:13
"A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter." Gossip. I don't think anyone can honestly say they have never engaged in gossip. In an unhealthy way, it brings people together. People unite in their dislike for a certain individual but it is never without harm. Nothing good really comes from it as its often slander of another. Yes, sometimes, especially as women, we need to vent to a friend, to get what is bothering us off our chests, it feels theraputic but the danger in it lies when untruths are spoken, when harm is wished upon the other person - when our thoughts and words become ugly. This is the risk and we should take steps to avoid it. The best is to talk to God - vent to Him. He is a safe space and will not repeat what's been said to another. This morning let us ask God to keep us out of the presence of those who gossip. Help us to separate ourselves from the conversation when gossip rears its ugly head. Let us no...