Pondering Thoughts of My Soul

The Bible cautions us about gossiping about others.  Gossip is considered malicious talk, along with sins like envy and murder.  A gossip is a scandal-monger who reveals secrets to people who have no business knowing.  What is the intent?  Perhaps the gossip wants to make others look bad so they will look better.  Gossips love to share embarrassing or shameful information about others.  This is a sin I believe we have all committed.  But God advises us to keep our mouths shut.  Let us then obey God.  Dear Heavenly Father, forgive us our sins of gossiping and slandering.  Send your Holy Spirit to remind us to keep our mouths closed so we may honor You, Oh Lord.  Give us a heart like David that seeks You above all else.  In Jesus’ name, we pray, Amen.  Ephesians 4:29: “Do not let unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.”