What’s a little gossip between friends? As it turns out, a little gossip among Christians could be a sin according to the Bible, but it depends on what you’re saying and why. We’re here to clarify what gossip is and isn’t, if the Bible says it’s a sin, when it hurts people, relevant Bible passages, and how to avoid hurting others while still having safe and fun conversations.
Is gossip a sin in Christianity?
According to the Bible, gossip is a sin. Scripture warns against gossip in multiple passages. For example, Proverbs 20:19 says, “A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid anyone who talks too much.” Gossip is a sin because it’s done to be mean, behind someone’s back, or violates their privacy.
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- ↑ https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2012%3A36&version=NIV
- ↑ https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2012&version=NIV
- ↑ https://www.blueletterbible.org/lexicon/h7400/kjv/wlc/0-1/
- ↑ https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%2017%3A9&version=NIV
- ↑ https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%2020%3A19&version=NIV
- ↑ https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%201&version=NIV
- ↑ https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Corinthians%2012%3A20&version=NIV
- ↑ https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Timothy%205%3A13&version=NIV
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-quest-meaning/201406/gossip-or-not-gossip-is-the-question
- ↑ https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2015&version=NIV
- ↑ https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%20101%3A4-5&version=NIV
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-quest-meaning/201406/gossip-or-not-gossip-is-the-question
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/199607/the-real-slant-gossip
- ↑ https://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/how-we-teach/evangelization/go-and-make-disciples/what_is_evangelization_go_and_make_disciples
- ↑ https://dictionary.apa.org/gossip