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Gossip

Proverbs 26:20

“Where there is no wood, the fire goes out; And where there is no talebearer, strife ceases.”

Wildfires are out of control and can be devastating if not put out quickly. Their flames ruthlessly creep acre by acre burning up anything in their path. It’s the vegetation and wind that keeps it going.

Gossip works the same way and is just as destructive in other ways. Someone once said, “Everyone holds two buckets in their hands, one with water, the other with gas, we choose which one to pour on gossip.”

This verse reminds us that when a “tale-bearer” is not present, neither is gossip or contention.

It’s great advice from the world’s wisest man on preventing relationship fires. Here’s how to use the bucket of water…First, declare where you stand. Simply respond with, “I’m not going to…