# gossip # ## Definition: ## 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. * 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. ## 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) * [Romans 01:29-31](en/tn/rom/help/01/29)