It is not uncommon for a biblical principle to be given a worldly re-characterization or connotation. For example "what goes around comes around" or "whatever you put into the universe will return to you", or karma. We as believers understand that there is power in the tongue. With our words and through our faith in Christ Jesus we can speak healing and/or authority over certain situations. But what happens when we are out of order and curse someone? What about gossip?
In the Bible there are many scriptures that warn against gossip. Not only is it hurtful to the one it is perpetrated against but it but it can be detrimental to own soul. Proverbs 21:23 succinctly states: "whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles". That scripture alone should make those with a burning desire to "tell it like it is" reconsider. And yes, I am preaching to myself with that one. The need to gossip or, better yet, attack another person's character is frequently nothing more than a ruse to cover up personal offenses. It is a diversion. Look at that person instead of me. Let's point out that person's faults rather than seek the Lord to help me deal with our own.
Join me in my misery; I could use the company.
Gossip is a sign of being out of order. It is devilish and yet another gateway that leads to a downward spiral of sin lest you repent. Many things done or said happen because they are thought to occur in secret. Believe you me there are no secrets either worldly or spiritually. God searches the heart: Psalms 7:9 Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins. Not to mention the devil who is constantly seeking whom to devour next. Loose yourself from offenses and their propensity to lead to gossip. Tell the devil you're not such easy pray and to keep it moving.
Suggested reading: 1 Cor 4:14, 1Peter 5:8, Job 1:7, Luke 17:1, Psa 101:5, Pro 10:18-20, Eccl 10:20, 1 Cor 4:14
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