Message: “Three Questions to Ask a Gossip” from Brady Cook

If left unchecked, gossip has the ability to destroy a church. It can also destroy relationships too, whether that's a new marriage or a friendship that has stood for more than 50 years. James compares the devastating impact of gossip to that of a forest fire, and for good reason. In doing so, he challenges us to "tame the tongue"-- in other words, keep gossip, slander, and hateful language in check. How do we do that in a world that loves spreading strife? Here are three questions you can ask a gossip next time they try to bring hearsay to your doorstep.

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