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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.

(See also: other/slander)

Bible References:

• 1 Timothy 05:11-13
• 2 Corinthians 12:20-21
• Leviticus 19:15-16
• Proverbs 16:27-28
• Romans 01:29-31