In Proverbs 17, 18, & 19, we are reminded that isolation is not good. We are created by God for God and for community and relationship. Isolation leads to pursuing selfish desires, sin and ultimately destruction. We are told repeatedly to watch our words withing those relationships and communities. We all tend to have too many words and need to be intentional about following Jesus and the lead of the Holy Spirit in everything - especially our words. Words are to encourage and build up, not tear down. If it's not my story, I'm not sharing it and if it's not your story, I don't want to hear it. Gossip is sin and we need to be intentional about shutting it down. Unless you are encouraging someone, it doesn't need to be said. That's wisdom. Jesus never talked about anyone else. He talked about God. We need to live the Word every day of our lives and talk about God. We are commissioned to spread the Good News of Jesus, not lies and slander about other people.
