Resisting Gossip – Bonus: Cultivating a Gossip-Resistant Church
The power and significance of unity in the church
Ten biblical principles to keep in mind as we develop strategies to gossip-proof our local churches
1. Pray hard (John 17:23; Psalm 141:3-4)
2. Set a Godly Example (1 Timothy 3:2,11; Titus 1:8, 2:3)
3. Teach Against the Sin of Gossip
4. Encourage Loving Small Talk ~ end in “holy gossip”
5. Agree to Bear With, Not Bite, One Another
6. Be Extra Careful with Reputations (1 Timothy 5:19-21)
7. Watch What You Say to Outsiders
8. Open Channels for Airing Concerns (a place people can go with legitimate concerns in the church)
9. Call Each Other Out (3 John 9-10; Proverbs 26:20)
10. Remember the Gospel (Ephesians 4:2-6)
John 13:35 – Unity is worth the effort
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