The Horrible Effects of Gossip! By Dr. Thomas Manton IV

Lives are being destroyed in the church and those who have been hurt don't want to come back. A person is considered wise when he or she restrain their lip. Proverbs 18:21 death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. The word tells us to stay away from those who talk too much, let's be obedient to the word. Gossip destroys.



Let no corruption proceed out of your mouth...

“Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.” (Ephesians 4:29 (KJV) 

Ruth was a great example of a woman who learned to carry herself well, and she got blessed for it!  She was transformed from her poor background into a faithful vessel, fit for her master’s use. She also knew how to shut-up at the right time and place.

She learned to speak well, or nothing at all. And her wisdom gained, and her faithfulness led Ruth from poverty to abundance. Being faithful means we'll have to endure some difficulty along the way.