Verse
Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where theri is no tale bearer, the strife ceaseth. --Proverbs 26: 20
Reflection
What keeps a campfire burning? Without wood, the fire will burn out. In the same way, gossip is something that needs a flame to spread. In this case, the flame is an individual with a mouth that speaks. Gossip cannot be spread if people are not speaking it. Do you struggle with gossip? If so, you must stop! It is a sin--instead, as a believer, you should speak uplifting words to others. If you happen to hear gossip, do not share it. This is one way, as a Christian, you can help extinguish this flame (or cease this tale).
Prayer
Dear God, help me not to gossip about others. Watch my words and my heart and guard my intentions. When someone gossips about someone else around me, help me to cease this type of talk. When I am tempted to speak out something unkind about someone, remind me that this individual is precious in your sight. Help me use only words that edify others and draw others closer to you. Thank you, Lord, for providing us the perfect example of how to love others with your son, Jesus Christ, our savior. In Jesus' name , amen.
There is no one on earth who does what is right a the time and never makes a mistake. --Ecclesiastes 7: 20
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