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Gossip can destroy trust, sow division, and hurt the spirit of a community. The Bible warns us not to be “busy­bodies” or “tale­bearers” (Proverbs 20:19, 1 Timothy 5:13).

If a church community is full of gossipers, those who spread private matters, stir up drama, or speak on things they don’t truly know, is this in line with Scripture?

No — gossip clearly goes against the Word.
Yes — it’s human nature, we all fall short.
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CeeCee CP

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Prov 6:16-19: 6 things YAH hates, and 7 is an abomination: lying, feet to mischief, a lying tongue, a person who stirs strife, all of which fall under the category of things YAH hates. Here is the thing, it does not matter whether it is within fellowship, at the job, at home etc, the location does not matter; however, the elder within the fellowship needs to take action to remove the leaven, since a bit of leaven leavens the whole lump. It starts with a meeting with the person and/or witnesses to address the situation in love and show him/her the error of his/her ways. Coming out of the filth of Babylon, the offender may not be cognizant of this, so there is grace, and it should be handled in confidence. This is typically a tough one for Yashar'el
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Sabrina Achille

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Had to look up the definition lol

Gossip: casual or unconstrained conversation or reports about other people, typically involving details that are not confirmed as being true.

Spreading lies and unconfirmed details as if it is the truth is a no for sure. But just because something is unconfirmed or we may have suspicions or a genuine curiosity about someone or thing, we can still talk about it. I think that’s where wisdom comes in and we need to know when and where to bring something up, who to bring it up with, then if we do think carefully before we speak: “is this coming from mal intent?”, “am I basing my opinion on righteousness?”, “am I giving the subject mercy?”
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Sabrina Achille

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Oh I didn’t expand the post and fully read the second part haha. But for that example no it’s definitely no align with scripture and that type of community needs to be repaired
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Neemanah

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Thank you for sharing. I hear your point, but even ‘curiosity’ can easily turn into gossip if it doesn’t edify or restore.

Proverbs 11:13 says a faithful person keeps a matter private, not discussed in circles.

So even if it isn’t meant with malice, if it doesn’t build, protect, or correct in love, it’s better left unsaid.

I personally don’t want to hear it, and have no problem telling anyone that, but then I’m the problem 🤦🏽‍♀️
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