Ah, I remember Sunday mornings after church, watching the Sonny Fox Show. How we loved watching. A favorite game in that era was “Telephone.” Sonny would have several kids line up and whisper a message to the first. They would then pass the message on, each whispering to the next. Well, as it went from kid to kid it changed, until by the last child it was transformed into something unrecognizable.

Like a lot of Sonny’s shows, this also had a message for adults. When we spread rumors or gossip errors typically accumulate in the retelling. The subject of our gossip is hurt, sometimes irreparably. This is truly a sinful practice.

Having seen Sonny’s show first hand, we learned that we should think before we speak, and only speak that which is truth. We should promote the cause of Christ, which is to be forgiving and tolerant of other’s faults. We know that we are all sinners in need of God’s grace and forgiveness. We must refrain from gossip, which can ruin someone’s respectability and life.

Gossip is a sin Satan loves to exploit! When tempted to talk about someone’s faults, first examine your own. I’m sure from my own experience you will not utter a phrase! AMEN?

Remember God Loves You Unconditionally!
Joey

“Do not let any 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.” Ephesians 4:29
“Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless.” James 1:26