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Verbal Toxicology

This article explores the biblical words associated with gossip and the negative effects it can have on individuals and communities. It provides an understanding of the importance of refraining from spreading rumors and reveals the characteristics of a gossip. The article also discusses when it is appropriate to talk about others and offers guidelines for identifying gossip.

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Verbal Toxicology

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  1. Verbal Toxicology The Undercurrent of Verbal Poison 65th St. church of Christ - 3/6/2005

  2. The Undercurrent of Verbal Poison Bible Words For Gossip • Talebearer – râkîyl – רכיל7400 - 1) slander, slanderer, tale bearer, informer – (Part of Speech: noun masculine) Brown Driver Briggs Leviticus 19:16 (NKJV) 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. Proverbs 20:19 (NKJV) He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets; Therefore do not associate with one who flatters with his lips. 65th St. church of Christ - 3/6/2005

  3. The Undercurrent of Verbal Poison Bible Words For Gossip • Talebearer – nirgan, - H5372 –נרגּןBDB Definition: 1) to murmur, whisper - 1a) murmurers 1b) backbite, slander, talebearer, backbiter (Part of Speech: noun masculine) Brown Driver Briggs Proverbs 18:8 (NKJV) The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles, And they go down into the inmost body. Proverbs 26:20 (NKJV) Where there is no wood, the fire goes out; And where there is no talebearer, strife ceases. 65th St. church of Christ - 3/6/2005

  4. The Undercurrent of Verbal Poison Bible Words For Gossip • Reveals – galah,גּלהHebrew 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 Proverbs 11:13 (NKJV) A talebearer reveals secrets, But he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter. Proverbs 25:9 (NKJV) Debate your case with your neighbor, And do not disclose the secret to another; 65th St. church of Christ - 3/6/2005

  5. The Undercurrent of Verbal Poison Bible Words For Gossip • Busybody –periergazomai - 4020periergazomai- 1) to bustle about uselessly, to busy one’s self about trifling, needless, useless matters 1a) used apparently of a person officiously inquisitive about other’s affairs - Part of Speech:verb(Thayer) 2 Thes. 3:11 (NKJV) For we hear that there are some who walk among you in a disorderly manner, not working at all, but are busybodies. 65th St. church of Christ - 3/6/2005

  6. The Undercurrent of Verbal Poison Bible Words For Gossip • Busybody – Periergos - 4021periergov - 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) 1 Tim. 5:13 (NKJV) 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. 65th St. church of Christ - 3/6/2005

  7. The Undercurrent of Verbal Poison Bible Words For Gossip • Busybody – allotriepiskopos - 244allotriepiskopov 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) 1 Peter 4:15 (NKJV) But let none of you suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or as a busybody in other people's matters. 65th St. church of Christ - 3/6/2005

  8. The Undercurrent of Verbal Poison Bible Words For Gossip • Tattler – (Gossips NKJV) phluaros - 5397 fluarovfloo’-ar-os 1) of persons uttering or doing silly things, garrulous, babbling 2) of things, foolish, trifling, vain - Part of Speech: adjective – (Thayer) 1 Tim. 5:13 (NKJV) 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. 65th St. church of Christ - 3/6/2005

  9. The Undercurrent of Verbal Poison How To Identify Gossip!? gossip n – (WordNet (r) 2.0) 1: light informal conversation for social occasions . . . 2: a report (often malicious) about the behavior of other people; 3: 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; 65th St. church of Christ - 3/6/2005

  10. 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 & needed? THINK 65th St. church of Christ - 3/6/2005

  11. The Undercurrent of Verbal Poison How To Identify Gossip!? It Is Not Sin To: • Repeat good things. – Mat. 11:4; Rom. 1:8 • Talk about how we can help a particular person – Col. 4:10; 2 Tim 4:11; • Tell others about another’s sin if you have went to the sinner first and he did not receive you. - Matt 18:15-17 (trying to help him, not harm him) • Warn others about one’s evil character – Mat 23; Eph 5:11; 2 Tim. 4:10, 14,15; 3 John 1:9,10 • To expose false teachers and warn others of their error. – Luke 12:1; Rom. 16:17; 2 Tim. 2:17 65th St. church of Christ - 3/6/2005

  12. The Undercurrent of Verbal Poison The Making Of A Gossip • Idleness - 1 Tim. 5:13 • Thoughtlessness – Phili. 2:4 • Cowardice – Mat. 18:15 • Jealousy & Envy – 1 Cor. 3:3 • Hatred – Ps. 109:3; Prov. 10:12 • Unjust Anger – Prov. 15:18; 29:22 • Discontent – Exo. 16:2; 1 Cor. 10:10 Gossiping Is An Acquired Trait – (they learn to be . . . 1 Tim. 5:13) 65th St. church of Christ - 3/6/2005

  13. The Undercurrent of Verbal Poison Some Results of Gossip • Can destroy a persons good name – Prov. 22:1 • Can sever close friendships – Prov. 16:28; 17:9 • Can destroy a happy home – Prov. 18:8 • Can destroy peaceful, loving, working, growing churches – Gal. 5:15; 2 Cor. 12:20 65th St. church of Christ - 3/6/2005

  14. The Undercurrent of Verbal Poison A Sower of Discord • The words of talebearer are seeds of discord. • They cause division. • They break down rather than build up. • They bring reproach to the name of Christ. • They go down deep into a person’s soul • Strife and bitterness are their fruit. 65th St. church of Christ - 3/6/2005

  15. The Undercurrent of Verbal Poison A Sower of Discord • Talented - Absalom - 2 Sam. 15 • Selfish & Self-Willed - 2 Tim. 3:2 • Loves Preeminence - 3 Jn. 9-11 • Insatiable Need To Be Noticed, Credited-Matt. 6:1-6 • Must Be Petted, Pampered, Praised - Jud. 8:1-3 • Notes Personal Slights & Enlarges Them - 1 Cor. 13:4-7 • Resents Criticism - Jas. 3:16 • Easily Angered - Jas. 1:19, 20 • Has Ulterior Motives - Acts 24:26 • Uses Others As Dupes - 2 Sam. 15:11 • Sets Men At Odds - Prov. 16:28 • Is Dissatisfied, Tormented, Discontented 1 Tim. 6:6 (But Keeps It Hidden) • Troubled Home & Family Eph. 6:4 • Is A Flatterer - Jude 16 All Attributes Not Present In Every Divisive Person 65th St. church of Christ - 3/6/2005

  16. The Undercurrent of Verbal Poison Conclusion Proverbs 6:16-19 (NKJV) These six things the Lord hates, Yes, seven are an abomination to Him: [17] A proud look, A lying tongue, Hands that shed innocent blood, [18] A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that are swift in running to evil, [19] A false witness who speaks lies, And one who sows discord among brethren. 65th St. church of Christ - 3/6/2005

  17. The Undercurrent of Verbal Poison Conclusion • To be a Talebearer, Busybody, and /or Tattler, (gossip), Is To Be A Sinner! • How Do We Stop Gossip? • Don’t be a gossiper – “Bridle your tongue” – James 1:26; Ps. 39:1; Prov. 21:23 • Don’t listen to gossip – Quench Demand by not taking up a reproach against your neighbor” – Ps. 15:3; James 4:11; 5:9; Prov. 17:4; 11:13 • Don’t keep company with gossipers – 2 Thes 3:11-14 • Correct the gossiper – 2 Tim 2:25 65th St. church of Christ - 3/6/2005

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