Characteristic of Gossiping

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III. Biblical evaluation of gossip.

    A. Antithesis of righteousness - Lev. 19:16; Prov. 11:9; Rom. 1:29
    B. Antithesis of faithfulness - Prov. 11:13
    C. Product of corrupt mind - Rom. 1:28
    D. Used by wicked people - Jere. 6:28
    E. Stirs up trouble - Jere. 9:4
    F. Breaks relationships - Prov. 11:9; 16:28
    G. Causes anger - Prov. 25:23
    H. Epidemic among those who do not know God - Rom. 1:28-32; II Cor. 12:20; II Tim. 3:3
    I. Gossip is sin - diabolic - contrary to character of God
         1. ego-enhancing - tear others down to build self up
         2. comparison