
Our Favorite Proverbs: Proverbs 16:28, The Dangers of Gossip
by Marilynn Chadwick
"A devious person spreads quarrels. A gossip separates the closest of friends." Proverbs 16:28 GW
The Bible mentions the sin of gossip nearly a dozen times. Over half those instances occur in the book of Proverbs.
Previously, I shared how one of my wise young friends is intentional to speak well of her husband when talking to others. "I try to compliment my husband in front of others when he is present, but also when he is absent. In situations where it is tempting to criticize publicly, I try to say nothing and follow up on the conversation when we are at home in…
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