To walk in joy live in peace and do the works of righteousness through lifestyle
The kingdom has come , the kingdom is already here to do the will of God the father
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the gift is without repentance but your calling is to worship in spirit and truth
The gifts and calling is to be used to worship God for his purposes
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Daniel 5:18-21
O king, the Most High God gave Nebuchadnezzar your father a kingdom and majesty, glory and honor. And because of the majesty that He gave him, all peoples, nations, and languages trembled and feared before him. Whomever he wished, he executed; whomever he wished, he kept alive; whomever he wished, he set up; and whomever he wished, he put down. But when his heart was lifted up, and his spirit was hardened in pride, he was deposed from his kingly throne, and they took his glory from him. Then he was driven from the sons of men, his heart was made like the beasts, and his dwelling was with the wild donkeys. They fed him with grass like oxen, and his body was wet with the dew of heaven, till he knew that the Most High God rules in the kingdom of men, and appoints over it whomever He chooses. Read more
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To walk in joy live ... in peace and do the works of righteousness through lifestyle The kingdom has come , the kingdom is already here to do the will of God the father, the kingdom is in you to fulfil the works of righteousness in holiness through the word of God , Jesus Christ , the gospel of Christ Read more
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Turn away from those who chose death
turn away from them who chose dead works
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2 Timothy 3:1-5
But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away! Read more
POST CATEGORY : what to resist and separate yourself from
1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.
2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,
4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;
5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.
Matthew 16:1-3
Then the Pharisees and Sadducees came, and testing Him asked that He would show them a sign from heaven. He answered and said to them, "When it is evening you say, "It will be fair weather, for the sky is red"; and in the morning, "It will be foul weather today, for the sky is red and threatening. " Hypocrites! You know how to discern the face of the sky, but you cannot discern the signs of the times. Read more
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you can see outside, but dont want to see the inside of You
Hypocrites! You know how to discern the face of the sky, but you cannot discern the signs of the times.
Luke 12:54-56
Then He also said to the multitudes, “Whenever you see a cloud rising out of the west, immediately you say, ‘A shower is coming’; and so it is. And when you see the south wind blow, you say, ‘There will be hot weather’; and there is. Hypocrites! You can discern the face of the sky and of the earth, but how is it you do not discern this time? the time is you and what you are doing now with it to serve flesh or God ........... Read more
uproot all the evil and plant the good and perfect word of God
Numbers 33:55 But if you do not drive out the inhabitants of the land before you, those you allow to remain will become barbs in your eyes and thorns in your sides; they will harass you in the land where you settle Numbers 33:55
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to be wise , like the wise virgins
1 Peter 5:8 Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
James 1:3 New King James Version KJV
3. Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. Language Translation
seed time and harvest shall not cease
You have been given sufficient, grace, faith , therefore , grow in grace and power walk in the gifts and all that pertains to Godliness , Judges 2:3 Wherefore I also said, I will not drive them out from before you; but they shall be as thorns in your sides, and their gods shall be a snare unto you.
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assurance for harves... t is that seed which is planted by the word and workings of God Read more
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prayer is the relationship with God for a living Man
Matthew 26:41 “Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak. Matthew 26:41
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let the living praise the Lord
Romans 8:2 law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus" sets people free from sin and death, so that you are with life from living by the Spirit of God
treasure of scripture
Psalm 119:67 Before I was afflicted, I went astray; but now I keep Your word Psalm 119:67
I will sing to the Lord for as long as I live.
I will sing to the Lord for as long as I live. In these verses, the psalmist commits to praising and singing to God throughout their life. They find joy and comfort in thinking about God, recognizing His constant care over creation. Worship is not a one-time event—it becomes a lifelong response to God’s goodness. May evil fade away so that only God’s goodness remains. The psalmist then expresses a desire for sin and wickedness to be removed from the world. They long for a world that reflects God's character—a world filled with righteousness, joy, and peace. Praise the Lord! The passage ends with a strong declaration of worship, showing that when we see who God is and what He does, our natural response should be praise. Read more
No one can pluck us out of His hand
No one can pluck us out of His hand John 10:28–29 (KJV) “And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father’s hand. ” Read more
CHRIST IS GOD NEW TESTAMENT
CHRIST IS CREATOR !
POST CATEGORY : passover feast
1 And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,
2 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, Concerning the feasts of the Lord, which ye shall proclaim to be holy convocations, even these are my feasts.
3 Six days shall work be done: but the seventh day is the sabbath of rest, an holy convocation; ye shall do no work therein: it is the sabbath of the Lord in all your dwellings.
4 These are the feasts of the Lord, even holy convocations, which ye shall proclaim in their seasons.
5 In the fourteenth day of the first month at even is the Lords passover.
Testing
This is post for testing
baptise and receive Christ in you
Repentance and forgiveness is a command Act 17: 30
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Repentance and forgiveness is a command
Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word. Psalm 119:67
repent and be baptised to receive the spirit of forgiveness and power
Psalm 119:67 sin before affliction Ezekiel 28:15 - Adam was perfect before they sin and became naked to filthiness and struggle, genesis 3:22-24 he was driven away as unclean before God
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"I appreciate that y... ou quoted Acts 17:30 — it's such a powerful reminder of God's call to repentance. Even more, verse 31 underscores the seriousness of this call by affirming that God has appointed a day when He will judge the world in righteousness. This connects deeply with what Jesus said in John 3:18: 'Whoever believes in Him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is already condemned, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.' And also John 12:48, where Jesus states that the very words He has spoken will judge those who reject Him on the last day. Altogether, these verses give a sobering and urgent message about belief, accountability, and the authority of Christ’s words. Well done, sister. Keep it up and remain blessed." Read more
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POST CATEGORY : rebirth in christ jesus
I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance. but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:
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John the Baptist sai... d in Matthew 3:11 that he baptized with water for repentance, but his role was preparatory—meant to point people to Christ. His water baptism served as a sign of repentance, but it was only temporary and symbolic. When Jesus came, John's mission reached its fulfilment. In a deeper sense, true cleansing comes not through water, but through the Word of God, as Jesus said in John 15:3: "You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you." This cleansing continues as we remain in Christ, bearing fruit through Him (John 15:4-5). Read more
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POST CATEGORY : christ did not baptize with water, but rather with the holy spirit and fire
And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost.
POST CATEGORY : adultery
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Matthew 5:27–28 J... esus goes beyond the letter of the law (the 7th commandment) to address heart-level sin. Looking with lustful intent is treated as morally serious as the act of adultery itself. He is not condemning normal attraction, but deliberate, lustful thoughts—a wilful inner act of desire. This teaching emphasizes that God sees the heart, not just outward behaviour (1 Samuel 16:7). Matthew 5:32 “But I say to you that everyone who divorces his wife, except on the ground of sexual immorality, makes her commit adultery. And whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery.” Explanation: In Jesus' time, divorce was often taken lightly and abused—especially by men. Jesus challenges this by stating that divorce is not to be taken casually, and remarriage after wrongful divorce results in adultery. The only exception Jesus gives here is sexual immorality (Greek: porneia), meaning marital unfaithfulness. He’s restoring the original intention of marriage from Genesis: a lifelong covenant, not something to be broken for trivial reasons. Read more
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life quality compliance
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scriptures that speak about life and relationships (with God, with others, and even within family/friendship
foundation of life) : Relationship with God and Relationship with Others. Marriage & Family Relationships, Friendships & Community life flourishes through right relationship with God and others, rooted in faith, love, humility, and faithfulness.
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John 14:27
King James Version
27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not...
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1 John 3:1-2
1 Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it......
2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we......
2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we......
Philippians 4:6-7
6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God....
7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus....
Isaiah 26:3-4
3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee....
4 Trust ye in the Lord for ever: for in the Lord is everlasting strength:...
Romans 8:38-39
38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,...
39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord....
39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord....
John 3:16
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life......
1 John 4:9-10
9 In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him......
10 Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins....
Psalm 136:26
26 O give thanks unto the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth for ever....
Ephesians 2:4-5
4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,...
5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)...
Jeremiah 31:3
3 The Lord hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn t......
Titus 2:13-14
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13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of...
14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all in... Read More
2 Timothy 4:1
1 I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom;...
John 14:1-3
1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me....
2 In my Fathers house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you....
3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also....
Mark 13:32
32 But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father....
Matthew 24:27-31
27 For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be....
28 For wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered together....
29 Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall f......
30 And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of......
31 And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of......
1 Thessalonians 4:16-17
16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Chr......
17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be......
2 Thessalonians 1:7-10
7 And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels,...
8 In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:...
9 Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;...
10 When he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be admired in all them that believe (because our testimony among you was believed)......
8 In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:...
9 Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;...
10 When he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be admired in all them that believe (because our testimony among you was believed)......
1 Corinthians 15:52-55
52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we......
53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality....
54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the sa......
55 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?...
Ezekiel 20:40-42
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40 For in mine holy mountain, in the mountain of the height of...
41 I will accept you with your sweet savour, when I bring you o...
42 And ye shall know that I am the Lord, when I shall bring you... Read More
Isaiah 2:1-3
1 The word that Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem....
2 And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the Lords house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall......
3 And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach......
2 And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the Lords house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall......
3 And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach......
Isaiah 11:5-9
5 And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, and faithfulness the girdle of his reins....
6 The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling togeth......
7 And the cow and the bear shall feed; their young ones shall lie down together: and the lion shall eat straw like the ox....
8 And the sucking child shall play on the hole of the asp, and the weaned child shall put his hand on the cockatrice den....
9 They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain: for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord, as the waters cover the s......
Revelation 21:1-7
1 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea....
2 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband....
3 And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be hi......
4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any......
5 And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful....
6 And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of th......
7 He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son....
1 Corinthians 2:9-10
9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for t......
10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God....
10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God....
2 Peter 3:13-14
13 Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness....
14 Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless....
Ezekiel 37:21-28
21 And say unto them, Thus saith the Lord Lord; Behold, I will take the children of Israel from among the heathen, whither they be gone, and wi......
22 And I will make them one nation in the land upon the mountains of Israel; and one king shall be king to them all: and they shall be no more......
23 Neither shall they defile themselves any more with their idols, nor with their detestable things, nor with any of their transgressions: but......
24 And David my servant shall be king over them; and they all shall have one shepherd: they shall also walk in my judgments, and observe my sta......
25 And they shall dwell in the land that I have given unto Jacob my servant, wherein your fathers have dwelt; and they shall dwell therein, eve......
26 Moreover I will make a covenant of peace with them; it shall be an everlasting covenant with them: and I will place them, and multiply them,......
27 My tabernacle also shall be with them: yea, I will be their God, and they shall be my people....
28 And the heathen shall know that I the Lord do sanctify Israel, when my sanctuary shall be in the midst of them for evermore....
22 And I will make them one nation in the land upon the mountains of Israel; and one king shall be king to them all: and they shall be no more......
23 Neither shall they defile themselves any more with their idols, nor with their detestable things, nor with any of their transgressions: but......
24 And David my servant shall be king over them; and they all shall have one shepherd: they shall also walk in my judgments, and observe my sta......
25 And they shall dwell in the land that I have given unto Jacob my servant, wherein your fathers have dwelt; and they shall dwell therein, eve......
26 Moreover I will make a covenant of peace with them; it shall be an everlasting covenant with them: and I will place them, and multiply them,......
27 My tabernacle also shall be with them: yea, I will be their God, and they shall be my people....
28 And the heathen shall know that I the Lord do sanctify Israel, when my sanctuary shall be in the midst of them for evermore....
Revelation 2:26-27
26 And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations:...
27 And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father....
1 Timothy 6:16
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16 Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no ma...
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1 John 1:5-7
5 This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all....
6 If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:...
7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us......
6 If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:...
7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us......
John 1:5-9
5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not....
6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John....
7 The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe....
8 He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light....
9 That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world....
John 12:36
36 While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light. These things spake Jesus, and departed, and did hide himsel......
Genesis 1:3-4
3 And God said, Let there be light: and there was light....
4 And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness....
4 And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness....
Matthew 5:14-16
14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid....
15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house....
16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven....
Acts 9:3-5
3 And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:...
4 And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?...
5 And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks....
Daniel 5:18-21
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18 O thou king, the most high God gave Nebuchadnezzar thy father a kingdom, and majesty, and glory, and...
19 And for the majesty that he gave him, all people, nations, and languages, trembled and feared before...
20 But when his heart was lifted up, and his mind hardened in pride, he was deposed from his kingly thr...
21 And he was driven from the sons of men; and his heart was made like the beasts, and his dwelling was... Read More
Leviticus 19:16-19
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Thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy peop...
17 Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt i...
18 Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the child...
19 Ye shall keep my statutes. Thou shalt not let thy cattle gen... Read More
Proverbs 11:13-
13 A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter....
Confidentiality, Gossip, and Openness in the Body of Christ God calls on Christians to disclose their problems to one another (Galatians 6:2; James 5:16). But is it ever right to discuss another’s problem with a third party? What about leadership teams that need to decide what to do with a member? What about a lay counselor who needs help discerning a tough situation? What about a friend who knows something serious about another friend, but the other friend won’t agree to disclose the problem? What about a friend who says, “I’ve got something to share, but you have to promise not to tell anyone,” or “By the way, what I told you was in confidence”? The Biblical Position Like so many issues, when viewing things under grace we are not given black and white prescriptions on exactly how to handle each situation. The Bible lays out key principles, the biggest being love. The best way to love someone is not one-size fits all. Believers are supposed to follow the Holy Spirit’s leading while growing in their own discernment. As they grow in discernment, they will develop an ability to sense what the most loving stance is to take in each situation. On the one hand, Scripture speaks strongly against gossip. Proverbs 20:19 - “…do not associate with a gossip.” (See also Proverbs 11:13a; 16:27,28; 17:9b) Romans 1:29; 2 Corinthians 12:20 – Both differentiate gossip from slander and condemn it as the result of a depraved mind, unfitting for Christians. 1 Timothy 5:13; 2 Thessalonians 3:11 – Both condemn “busybodies” who “speak about things not proper to mention.” Likewise, some passages defend the idea of confidentiality. Proverbs 11:13 – “He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy conceals a matter.” Proverbs. 17:9a - “He who covers a transgression seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates intimate friends.” Proverbs 20:19 – “He who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets, therefore do not associate with a gossip.” Proverbs 25:9-10 - “…don’t reveal the secret of another, lest he who hears it reproach you, and the evil report about you not pass away.” Matthew 18:15 - “If your brother sins, go and reprove him in private…” This implies the desirability of resolving the matter one on one. We have all seen the wreckage that gossip can cause: feelings hurt, trust destroyed, relationships ruined – and above all, an atmosphere of mistrust and fear. People feel reluctant to open up out of fear people will broadcast it. Also, people may not open up about serious problems, or may sanitize their versions of those problems unless we can offer them the safety of confidentiality. Merely avoiding gossip isn’t enough. While the Scripture above shows a value for confidentiality between friends, the following passages signal a scriptural value for transparency. Take, for example, disciplinary cases involving objective and damaging sin. Matthew 18:16, 17 – The same passage that recommends resolving it in private commands making it public if necessary. Galatians 6:1 – It must be a public matter if someone was “caught in sin.” 1 Timothy 5:20 – Paul tells Timothy that an elder who “continues in sin” should be rebuked “in the presence of all.” We may conclude from passages like these that we do not have the right to insist that other Christians cover up our sins. Other passages indicate that discussing others’ sins may be necessary for the healthy working of the local church.
1 Timothy 5:13-15
13 And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things......
14 I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully...
15 For some are already turned aside after Satan...
Proverbs 26:21-22
21 As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife....
22 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly...
Proverbs 11:13-14
13 A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter....
14 Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety....
14 Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety....
Proverbs 20:19-19
19 He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips....
1 Peter 4:15-15
15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other mens matters....
2 Thessalonians 3:11-11
11 For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies....
Matthew 12:36-37
36 But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment....
37 For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned...
Proverbs 18:6-8
6 A fools lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes....
7 A fools mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul...
8 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly...
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2 Timothy 3:1-5
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This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall c...
2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boast...
3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, in...
4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than l...
5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: f... Read More
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