Say NO To Lashon Hara Day 10

The punishment for Lashon Hara in the Torah is Tzara'at, a miraculous malady that can appear on a person's skin, clothes, or house. The immediate and visible punishment was given to illustrate the harm and toxicity of Lashon Hara. There are specific commandments in the Torah that tell us to be careful with the plague of Tzara'at, which means we should avoid speaking Lashon Hara. Speaking Lashon Hara is also a violation of the commandment of not putting a stumbling block in front of the blind, as it causes people to stumble and sin. Listening to Lashon Hara also counts as transgressing this law, as it enables the person speaking to continue. It is important to avoid sitting in places where people are speaking Lashon Hara, as every negative word is recorded in heaven.