Proverbs 16:28:
“A dishonest man spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends.” ESV)
Be aware and beware of people who constantly dabble in
gossip. If they are sharing information with you about others chances are
very likely that they will share your conversations with others. There is
no confidentiality among gossipers. When given the opportunity some so-called
friends will use what they know about you to their advantage. Even if
they may not plan to use things against you; in trying to elevate themselves
they will trample on you, your good name and your reputation.
Many of us have some volatile relationships (even long term) that at some point we need to sever. If lifelong friends, long-time co-workers or even family members are exhibiting behaviors that are immature - we need to separate ourselves from the madness of trying to hold on to what we have outgrown. As Christians we are to emulate Christ and strive to be good stewards over what God provides. As representatives of God’s kingdom we cannot have an effective witness if our reputation for truth and confidentially are questionable. When people want to talk about the lives and livelihoods of others, politely, remind them that ‘all have fallen” and that each of us has a right to privacy as God works on and through us.
Many of us have some volatile relationships (even long term) that at some point we need to sever. If lifelong friends, long-time co-workers or even family members are exhibiting behaviors that are immature - we need to separate ourselves from the madness of trying to hold on to what we have outgrown. As Christians we are to emulate Christ and strive to be good stewards over what God provides. As representatives of God’s kingdom we cannot have an effective witness if our reputation for truth and confidentially are questionable. When people want to talk about the lives and livelihoods of others, politely, remind them that ‘all have fallen” and that each of us has a right to privacy as God works on and through us.
Tonight we celebrate
our second First Friday Fellowship Ministry meeting of 2016; if you are in the
metro-Atlanta area please join us.
Every day is a good
day it is up to us to make it a GREAT power-filled day. Have a great
weekend. See you Monday. Be
blessed! Dr. JoAnn
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