Bitterness' Buddy

Ladies From The Family Of Mr William Mason Of Colchester

So God has really been working on my heart and things were going well. He has shown me that bitterness had taken a deep root in my spirit and He has been removing it. Well, what do think should happen? Bitterness' buddy shows up. Who is that you may ask? GOSSIP. Gossip is evil and comes in many forms. One form that sneaks up on me is "I just need to talk this out." Don't be fooled, many times all you are doing is gossiping. I have been guilty of this yesterday and today and have had to just walk away from conversations because I know that God is not pleased and I shouldn't be either. I ask for forgiveness and ask God to show me how to have a more Godly lifestyle....I want to be a stronger Christian and more effective for Him

 Proverbs 21:23 - Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

Let me tell you when things bother us about our spouses, friends, etc, take it to the Lord and to the person that it is about. That is how to get things resolved without them getting worse. Sometimes we do need Godly counsel but be very careful who you allow to counsel you. You want someone who is strong in their walk with the Lord and who is able to be neutral and point you to God's Word and Will for your life. And that my dear friend is a tall order, take it seriously.

1 Timothy 5:13 - And withal they learn [to be] idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.

What is gossip? I am so glad you asked, "Idle talk which foolishly or maliciously spreads rumours or facts. The effects of gossiping are divisive and destructive." I have people tell me all the time that it is not gossip if it is factual....but my dear friend it is and nothing good can come from it. Gossip I do feel is the water that is used to sow seeds of bitterness. So beware the next time you open your mouth for a little chat. I am learning that keeping my walk with Christ where it should be takes focus and diligence.

Ephesians 4:29 - 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.