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NASB | 1 Timothy 5:13 At the same time they also learn to be idle, as they go around from house to house; and not merely idle, but also gossips and busybodies, talking about things not proper to mention. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Timothy 5:13 Now at the same time, they also learn to be idle as they go from house to house; and not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies [meddlers in things that do not concern them], talking about things they should not mention. |
Bible Question: When I visit my neighbor, she starts to talk about everybody else and I would like to know a graceful way to tell her that I don't believe it is Christian-like to do that? |
Bible Answer: There's several verses in Proverbs, making it very clear that God hates gossiping. But the scripture above makes it very clear. If that doesn't do the trick, you may resort to harsher means. It depends on how much this person's friendship means to you, hopefully NOT more than your relationship with God. I assume you might already know some little bit of truth about her background, something she's not particularly proud to share with everybody. Remind her that she wouldn't appreciate someone's sharing that with the whole neighborhood. Remind her that we're all human and have made mistakes in our lives. (Some of us, bigger than others; I know because I've made some whoppers.) As a last resort, you may have to warn her that her continued gossiping with you might have to cost her the friendship you share and you would appreicate if she would stop. I'm afraid that's all I can offer for advice. God be with you and be strong for Him. |
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