The Undercurrent of Verbal Poison

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The Undercurrent of Verbal Poison
Bible Words for Gossip

• Talebearer--rakiyl ???? 7400 - 1) slander,
  slanderer, tale bearer, informer (Part of
  speech noun masculine) Brown Driver Briggs
• You shall not go about as a talebearer among
  your people nor shall you take a stand against
  the life of your neighbor I am the LORD.
  Leviticus 1916

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The Undercurrent of Verbal Poison
Bible Words for Gossip

• Talebearer--nirgan, - H5372 ????? BDB
  definition 1) to murmur, whisper - 1a) murmurers
  1b) backbite, slander, talebearer, backbiter
  (Part of speech noun masculine)Brown Driver
  Briggs
• The words of a talebearer are like tasty
  trifles, and they go down into the inmost body.
  Proverbs 188

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The Undercurrent of Verbal Poison
Bible Words for Gossip

• Reveals--galah, - Hebrew 1540, gaw-law' a
  primitive root to denude (especially in a
  disgraceful sense) advertise, disclose,
  discover, open, publish, reveal, tell, uncover.
  (Part of speech verb) Strongs
• A talebearer reveals secrets, but he who is of a
  faithful spirit conceals a matter.. Proverbs
  1113

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The Undercurrent of Verbal Poison
Bible Words for Gossip

• Busybody--periergazomai - 4020 periergazomai
  Definition 1) to bustle about uselessly, to busy
  ones self about trifling, needless, useless
  matters 1a) used apparently of a person
  officiously inquisitive about anothers affairs -
  Part of speech verb (Thayer)
• For we hear that there are some who walk among
  you in a disorderly manner, not working at all,
  but are busybodies. 2 Thessalonians 311

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The Undercurrent of Verbal Poison
Bible Words for Gossip

• Busybody--Periergos - 4021 periergov - 1) busy
  about trifles and neglectful of important matters
  1a) esp. busy about other folks affairs, a
  busybody. 1b) of things impertinent and
  superfluous - Part of speech adjective (Thayer)
• And besides they learn to be idle, wandering
  about from house to house, and not only idle but
  also gossips and busybodies, saying things which
  they ought not.1 Timothy 513

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The Undercurrent of Verbal Poison
Bible Words for Gossip

• Busybody-- allotriepiskopos - 244
  allotriepiskopov 1) one who takes the supervision
  of affairs pertaining to others and in no wise to
  himself, a meddler in other mens affairs - Part
  of speech noun masculine (Thayer)
• But let none of you suffer as a murderer, a
  thief, an evildoer, or as a busybody in other
  people's matters. 1 Peter 415

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The Undercurrent of Verbal Poison
Bible Words for Gossip

• Tattler (Gossips NKJV) phluaros5397 fluarov
  floo-ar-os 1) Of persons uttering or doing silly
  things, garrulous, babbling. 2) of things,
  foolish, trifling, vainPart of speech
  adjective-(Thayer)
• And besides they learn to be idle, wandering
  about from house to house, and not only idle but
  also gossips and busybodies, saying things which
  they ought not. 1 Timothy 513

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The Undercurrent of Verbal Poison
How to Identify Gossip

• Gossip (WordNet 2.0)
• Light informal conversation for social occasions
  . . .
• A report (often malicious) about the behavior of
  other people
• A person given to gossiping and divulging
  personal information about others
• v 1 wag one's tongue speak about others and
  reveal secrets or intimacies

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The Undercurrent of Verbal Poison
How to Identify Gossip

• Some Questions to Ask
• Is it true and complete?
• Is it harmful or helpful?
• Does it ignite evil suspicion or inspire
  solutions?
• Is it necessary?
• Is it kind, or at least
  appropriate and needed?

THINK
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The Undercurrent of Verbal Poison
How to Identify Gossip

• It Is Not a Sin to
• Repeat good things.
  (Matthew 114)
• Talk about how we can help a particular person.
  (Colossians 410)
• Tell others about a persons sin, if you first go
  to the sinner, and he does not receive you.
  (Matthew 1815-17)

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The Undercurrent of Verbal Poison
How to Identify Gossip

• It is Not a Sin to
• Warn others about a persons evil character.
  (Ephesians 511)
• Expose false teachers and warn others of their
  error. (Romans 1617)

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The Undercurrent of Verbal Poison
The Making of Gossip

• Idleness1 Timothy 513
• ThoughtlessnessPhilippians 24
• CowardiceMatthew 1815
• Jealousy and envy1 Corinthians 33
• Gossiping is an acquired trait!
• (gossips learn by doing1 Timothy 513)

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The Undercurrent of Verbal Poison
The Making of Gossip

• HatredPsalm 1093
• Unjust angerProverbs 1518
• Discontent1 Corinthians 1010
• Personal problemsMatthew 523,24
• Gossiping is an acquired trait!
• (gossips learn by doing1 Timothy 513)

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The Undercurrent of Verbal Poison
The Making of Gossip

• Can destroy a persons good name
• Proverbs 221
• Can sever close friendships
• Proverbs 1628
• Can destroy a happy home
• Proverbs 188
• Can destroy peaceful, loving,
• working churchesGalatians 515

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The Undercurrent of Verbal Poison
A Sower of Discord

• The words of a talebearer are seeds of discord.
• They cause division.
• They break down rather than build up.

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The Undercurrent of Verbal Poison
A Sower of Discord

• The talebearers words bring reproach to the name
  of Christ.
• They go down deep into a persons soul.
• Strife and bitterness are their fruit.

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A Sower of Discord

• TalentedAbsalom 2 Samuel 15
• Selfish and self-willed2 Timothy 32
• Loves preeminence 3 John 9-11
• Insatiable need to be noticed
  Matthew 61-6

• Easily angered James 119,20
• Has ulterior motives Acts 2426
• Uses others as dupes 2
  Samuel 1511
• Sets men at odds Proverbs 1628

All Attributes Not Present in Every Divisive
Person
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A Sower of Discord

• Must be petted, pampered and praisedJudges
  81-3
• Notes personal slights and enlarges them
  1 Corinthians 134-7
• Resents criticism James 316

• Is dissatisfied, tormented (but keeps it hidden)
  1 Timothy 66
• Troubled home and family Ephesians 64
• Is a flatterer Jude 16

All Attributes Not Present in Every Divisive
Person
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The Undercurrent of Verbal Poison

• These six things the LORD hates yes, seven are
  an abomination to Him a proud look, a lying
  tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart
  that devises wicked plans, feet that are swift in
  running to evil, a false witness who speaks lies,
  and one who sows discord among brethren.
  Proverbs 616-19

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The Undercurrent of Verbal Poison

• Talebearers, busybodies, and tattlers (gossips)
  are sinners!
• How do we stop gossip?
• Dont be a gossiper bridle your tongueJames
  126
• Dont listen to gossip quench the demand by not
  taking up a reproach against your
  neighborProverbs 174

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The Undercurrent of Verbal Poison

• Talebearers, busybodies, and tattlers (gossips)
  are sinners!
• How do we stop gossip?
• Dont keep company with gossipers 2
  Thessalonians 311-14
• Correct gossipers
  2 Timothy 225