The Sin Of Gossip By Pastor Dunamis (3rd October 2021)

The Sin Of Gossip By Pastor Dunamis (3rd October 2021)

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The Sin Of Gossip was taught by Rev. Dunamis Okunowo on the 3rd of October 2021 during the 1st Service at Shouts of Grace Center, Joke Plaza, Beside Trans Amusement Park, Bodija-UI Road, Ibadan.

In his teaching, Rev. Dunamis made mention of the following important points:

Gossip describes a person who habitually reveals personal or sensational facts, rumors, or reports of an intimate nature that are none of his business.

Gossip is listed as a sin, and the Bible warns against it.

And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;

1Th 4:11 (KJV)

Where Does Gossip From?

  1. It comes straight from hell

A careless or wrongly placed word out of your mouth can do that. By our speech we can ruin the world, turn harmony to chaos, throw mud on a reputation, send the whole world up in smoke and go up in smoke with it, smoke right from the pit of hell.

Jas 3:6 (MSG)

2. From the evil of our hearts

People are known in this same way. Out of the virtue stored in their hearts, good and upright people will produce good fruit. But out of the evil hidden in their hearts, evil ones will produce what is evil. For the overflow of what has been stored in your heart will be seen by your fruit and will be heard in your words.

Luk 6:45 (TPT)

3. From Idleness

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.

1Ti 5:13 (KJV)

4. A result of hatred and envy

[Destructive and deceitful lies are told about me, [3] and hateful things are said for no reason.

Psa 109:2-3 (CEV)

Why Gossip Is Dangerous

  1. It is a wound

The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

Pro 18:8 (KJV)

2. You will be judged.

Your very words will be used as evidence against you, and your words will declare you either innocent or guilty.”

Mat 12:37 (TPT)

3. It is destructive and can cause its victim to be suicidal

but the tongue is not able to be tamed. It’s a fickle, unrestrained evil that spews out words full of toxic poison!

Jas 3:8 (TPT)

4. Gossip is the language of those who have rejected Christ (Rom 1:28-30; TPT)

5. Gossip destroys precious relationships and scatters churches

Troublemakers start fights; gossips break up friendships.

Pro 16:28 (MSG)

How To Deal With A Gossip

  1. Walk away

Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.

Pro 26:20 (KJV)

2. Shut them down nicely

Gossips can’t keep secrets, so never confide in blabbermouths.

Pro 20:19 (MSG)

3. Make a Decision

4. Overlook an Offence

He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.

Pro 17:9 (KJV)

5. Confront Gossipers

But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:

Eph 4:15 (KJV)

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Forgive – How To Handle Anger – Part 4

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‘I choose to forgive you for the bad words you have said to me.’ These were the words Tatiana said to Mercy before she turned away and started walking home.

Earlier that day, Mercy and her gang of bullies had done all they could to get Tatiana to lose her cool and start a fight. From spreading gossip about John and her kissing under the stairs during recess, to purposely pouring water on her. Can she forgive?

Tatiana didn’t lose her temper because she knew what they were trying to do. And she had made a vow to God that she wouldn’t answer back at Mercy. Her vow to Him was more important than anything the bully gang did or said. What mattered most was her vow to and relationship with God. And that was one of the reasons she found strength to forgive.

So instead of speaking or fighting back, choose to render forgiveness. You could say “I forgive you”, to the person’s face or in your heart. Not because you are afraid of them, but because that is what God wants you to do.

Remember the part in our Lord’s Prayer that talks about forgiving those who trespass against us? (“and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us.” – Matthew 6:12). That is exactly what how God wants you to live. That is exactly what God desires you do when your friends annoy you – ignore them and forgive.

I pray that God will give you the power to choose to forgive. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Prayer:
Father, help me to choose forgiveness over retaliation. And as I render forgive, may I receive forgiveness too, in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Action Plan:
Practice forgiveness all the time. Practice to just let go.

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