Our God cares about the words that come out of our mouths, and how we speak to and about others. As christians, we should be open to correction and walking in truth. Gossip especially when negative, can get in the way of our walk with Christ. Being an extreme gossiper is an indicator of emotional instability. Emotional Triangles and damaged reputations will occur if people do not talk to each other directly. In Matthew 18 there are four steps to take when someone sins against you.

Bible versions used:

ESV, Recovery Version

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References:

Bedrov, A., & Gable, S. L. (2023). Just between us…: The role of sharing and receiving secrets in Friendship across time. Personal Relationships, 31(1), 91–111.  ...