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The Undercurrent of Verbal Poison

The Undercurrent of Verbal Poison. Talebearer -- râkîyl – רכיל 7400 - 1) slander, slanderer, tale bearer, informer – (Part of speech: noun masculine) Brown Driver Briggs

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The Undercurrent of Verbal Poison

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  1. The Undercurrent of Verbal Poison • Talebearer--râkîyl– רכיל7400 - 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 19:16} Bible Words for Gossip

  2. The Undercurrent of Verbal Poison • Talebearer--nirgan, - H5372 –נרגּןBDB 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 18:8} Bible Words for Gossip

  3. The Undercurrent of Verbal Poison • 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) Strong’s • “A talebearer reveals secrets, but he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter..” {Proverbs 11:13} Bible Words for Gossip

  4. The Undercurrent of Verbal Poison • Busybody--periergazomai - 4020periergazomai –Definition:1) to bustle about uselessly, to busy one’s self about trifling, needless, useless matters 1a) used apparently of a person officiously inquisitive about another’s 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 3:11} Bible Words for Gossip

  5. The Undercurrent of Verbal Poison • 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 5:13} Bible Words for Gossip

  6. The Undercurrent of Verbal Poison • 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 men’s affairs - Part of speech: noun masculine (Thayer) • “But let none of you suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or as a busybodyin other people's matters.” {1 Peter 4:15} Bible Words for Gossip

  7. The Undercurrent of Verbal Poison • Tattler– (Gossips NKJV) phluaros—5397 fluarov floo’-ar-os1) Of persons uttering or doing silly things, garrulous, babbling. 2) of things, foolish, trifling, vain—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 5:13} Bible Words for Gossip

  8. The Undercurrent of Verbal Poison • 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; How to Identify Gossip

  9. 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

  10. The Undercurrent of Verbal Poison How to Identify Gossip It Is Not a Sin to: • Repeat good things.(Matthew 11:4) • Talk about how we can help a particular person.(Colossians 4:10) • Tell others about a person’s sin, if you first go to the sinner, and he does not receive you.(Matthew 18:15-17)

  11. The Undercurrent of Verbal Poison How to Identify Gossip It is Not a Sin to: • Warn others about a person’s evil character.(Ephesians 5:11) • Expose false teachers and warn others of their error.(Romans 16:17)

  12. The Undercurrent of Verbal Poison The Making of Gossip • Idleness—1 Timothy 5:13 • Thoughtlessness—Philippians 2:4 • Cowardice—Matthew 18:15 • Jealousy and envy—1 Corinthians 3:3 Gossiping is an acquired trait! • (gossips learn by doing…1 Timothy 5:13)

  13. The Undercurrent of Verbal Poison The Making of Gossip • Hatred—Psalm 109:3 • Unjust anger—Proverbs 15:18 • Discontent—1 Corinthians 10:10 • Personal problems—Matthew 5:23,24 • Gossiping is an acquired trait! • (gossips learn by doing…1 Timothy 5:13)

  14. The Undercurrent of Verbal Poison The Making of Gossip • Can destroy a person’s good name— • Proverbs 22:1 • Can sever close friendships— • Proverbs 16:28 • Can destroy a happy home— • Proverbs 18:8 • Can destroy peaceful, loving, • working churches—Galatians 5:15

  15. 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.

  16. The Undercurrent of Verbal Poison A Sower of Discord • The talebearer’s words bring reproach to the name of Christ. • They go down deep into a person’s soul. • Strife and bitterness are their fruit.

  17. A Sower of Discord • Talented—Absalom2 Samuel 15 • Selfish and self-willed—2 Timothy 3:2 • Loves preeminence—3 John 9-11 • Insatiable need to be noticed—Matthew 6:1-6 • Easily angered—James 1:19,20 • Has ulterior motives—Acts 24:26 • Uses others as dupes— 2 Samuel 15:11 • Sets men at odds—Proverbs 16:28 All Attributes Not Present in Every Divisive Person

  18. A Sower of Discord • Must be petted, pampered and praised—Judges 8:1-3 • Notes personal slights and enlarges them—1 Corinthians 13:4-7 • Resents criticism—James 3:16 • Is dissatisfied, tormented (but keeps it hidden)—1 Timothy 6:6 • Troubled home and family— Ephesians 6:4 • Is a flatterer—Jude 16 All Attributes Not Present in Every Divisive Person

  19. 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 6:16-19

  20. The Undercurrent of Verbal Poison • Talebearers, busybodies, and tattlers (gossips) are sinners! • How do we stop gossip? • Don’t be a gossiper; ”bridle your tongue”—James 1:26 • Don’t listen to gossip; quench the demand by not taking up a reproach against your neighbor—Proverbs 17:4

  21. The Undercurrent of Verbal Poison • Talebearers, busybodies, and tattlers (gossips) are sinners! • How do we stop gossip? • Don’t keep company with gossipers— 2 Thessalonians 3:11-14 • Correct gossipers— 2 Timothy 2:25

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