False Witnesses and Gossips, Deut 19:16-21
False Witnesses and Gossips Deut 19:16-21 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO I have seen, over the years, a terrible flaw in human nature that is prevalent even among Christians. The flaw is intentional or unintentional lying about another person and it is often connected with gossiping. You hear something, or you may even know something, about another […]
Some New Thing, Acts 17:21
The Athenians and strangers which were in Athens were known for spending their time hearing and telling “some new thing”. One of the things that makes something news is that it’s new. People want to talk about what’s new. They even greet you with this expression, “What’s new”? Here are some thoughts about “some new […]
What Stirs Up Strife Prov. 28:25
If you are striving with someone there is a root cause for the strife. You can usually point to some of the contributing elements of the strife, but it is hard to get down to the root cause. Generally, two people at odds with each other are so busy fighting about what he said or […]
What God Is Doing
When men let you down, you must find out and follow what God is doing. If you don’t follow what God is doing, you’re likely to make a big mistake in your judgment of the situation and your reaction to it. For example: Men will sin. You won’t ever find a sinless man. And when […]
Your Words, Prov 18:8
Solomon gave you some practical instructions in Proverbs to help you choose your words. We’re going to discuss four negative references and 3 positive references to these in Proverbs. Hopefully, these will help you choose your words wisely and carefully. Negative References Concerning Your Words Gossipy – Prov 18:8; 26:22. The words of a talebearer […]
Four Things to Avoid in Church Prov. 26: 17-21
Four Things to Avoid Prov. 26:17-21 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In the Christian life, because you are associated with lots of other people in church and in fellowship, there are four things to avoid in church – these are things that plague churches – here are the four things to avoid: Avoid Meddling with Strife – v.17 […]
A False Witness Prov. 25: 18
A False Witness Prov. 25:18 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO A false witness is one who lies – generally, he lies about someone else to cause them harm – it is against the law to be a false witness – Ex 20:16 In this passage false witnesses are called a maul [a heavy long handled hammer used […]
Backbiting and Paybacks Prov. 24: 28-29
Backbiting and Payback Prov. 24:28-29 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO There are two sins that can plague Christians – backbiting and paybacks. Backbiting is intended to destroy someone’s reputation and in the meantime make you look good – it is deceptive – the Pharisees did it to Jesus without cause out of envy – Ahab and Jezebel […]
Gossips, Busybodies, and Talebearers
Gossips, Busybodies, and Talebearers Ecc.7:21-22 Webster’s 1828 definitions: Gossip – [Not found in your Bible] “One who runs from house to house, tattling and telling news; an idle tattler.” Busybody – “One who officiously concerns himself with the affairs of others; a meddling person.” Talebearer – “A person who officiously (meddling) tells tales; one who […]
First in His Own Cause Prov. 18: 17
First in His Own Cause Prov. 18:17 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO This proverb is classically illustrated by a child who tattles to Mom about a sibling’s misdeed or cruelty only to find after inquiry that the tattler was the one who started the whole thing anyway – he was first in his own cause but he […]