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# gossip #
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## Definition: ##
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The term "gossip" refers to talking to people about someone else's personal affairs, usually in a negative and unproductive way. Often what is talked about has not been confirmed as true.
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* The Bible says that spreading negative information about people is wrong. Gossip and slander are examples of this kind of negative speech.
* Gossip is harmful to the person being spoken about because it often hurts someone's relationships with other people.
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(See also: [slander ](../other/slander.md ))
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## Bible References: ##
* [1 Timothy 05:11-13 ](en/tn/1ti/help/05/11 )
* [2 Corinthians 12:20-21 ](en/tn/2co/help/12/20 )
* [Leviticus 19:15-16 ](en/tn/lev/help/19/15 )
* [Proverbs 16:27-28 ](en/tn/pro/help/16/27 )
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* [Romans 01:29-31 ](en/tn/rom/help/01/29 )
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