Resisting Gossip – Part 4: Regretting Gossip

Resisting Gossip – Part 4: Regretting Gossip (chapter 9)As much as we may want to, we can’t just take words back [think of the old youth group illustration where you see how fast you can squeeze all the toothpaste out of a tube and then the leader says, “Now put it all back in the tube.”Lesson: that is the same with our words, once they are out of our mouths, you can’t put them back.]When we gossip we should and will have regret – several reasons:1. Gossip is Sin2. Gossip hurts People3. Gossip is IrretrievableSo, what can and should we do after we engage in gossip1. Repent – 2 Corinthians 12:20-21 ~ this should also contain true confession2. Retract the sinful gossip Will take discernment Most of the time our apologies should reach as broadly as those who were affected by our gossip, but insome cases it might make a relationship worse if you approach people and apologize for gossiping aboutthemAsk yourself the following:~ How serious was the content of my gossip?~ How seriously could the gossip affect my relationship with this person or impact his reputation?~ How far did the bad news travel? It should come from the heart3. Receive Jesus’ Cleansing – 1 John 1:9+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++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