Resisting Gossip – Bonus: Cultivating a Gossip-Resistant Church

 Resisting Gossip – Bonus: Cultivating a Gossip-Resistant ChurchThe power and significance of unity in the churchPsalm 133 [work through the Psalm with its imagery It is the job of leadership to address sins in the church ~ 2 Corinthians 12:20 Things God hates ~ Proverbs 6:16-19Ten biblical principles to keep in mind as we develop strategies to gossip-proof our local churches1. 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 Gossip4. Encourage Loving Small Talk ~ end in “holy gossip”5. Agree to Bear With, Not Bite, One Another6. Be Extra Careful with Reputations (1 Timothy 5:19-21)7. Watch What You Say to Outsiders8. 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++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++For more information about this group, please visit their website at reformationboise.com. Every weekday at 3:30 am and 7:30 am you can listen to The Gospel for Life on KSPD 94.5 FM and 790 AM Boise's Solid Talk in the Treasure Valley,  Idaho, USA.If you have a question, comment, or even a topic suggestion for the Pastors, you can email them.  If you enjoy The Gospel for Life, please give us a rating and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts. That helps us a lot!Phone: (208) 991-3526E-mail: [email protected] website:  https://www.790kspd.com/gospel-for-life/to donate on line https://www.reformationboise.com/donate