Proverbs 11:13
A talebearer reveals secrets, but he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter. A gossip or talebearer is only interested in sharing juicy information, no matter the effects on the people he or she is talking about.
What is the Bible definition of Talebearer? A person who spreads gossip, scandal or rumours
What does tale bearing mean?
Definition of ‘talebearing’
1. the act of telling stories. 2. the act of gossiping in an indiscreet manner. Collins English Dictionary.
What does the Bible say about being a tale bearer?
Proverbs 20:19 He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
Proverbs 26:20-22 Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.
What is gossip and talebearer? A talebearer is a person who circulates rumours that are either distortions of truth or outright lies which are designed to do mischief. God hates the one “who sows discord among brethren” (Prov. 6:16-19). A gossip has been variously defined as: (1) a newscaster without a sponsor
What is the meaning of Proverbs 11:13?
A person who has been told a secret in confidence, but breaks that confidence by sharing the secret with others, is a gossip. So is the person who passes along information which is not theirs to share, or which they have no personal knowledge of.
What is an example of talebearing? The talebearer relates unfavourable things to certain persons, namely, those who have a special relation to the one about whom he is talebearing. Thus, a child tells tales about his classmates to the teacher; another child tells tales about his brothers and sisters to his parents.
Why is gossip a sin?
It is a sin principally against the eighth commandment: you shall not bear false witness against your neighbour. Everyone has a right to a good name and gossip undermines or even destroys another’s reputation.
What does the Bible say about talking bad about others?
James. 4. [11] Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of his brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge.
Is hearing gossip a sin?
Listening to gossip is also sinful. While someone should not spread gossip in the first place, one who hears it should speak up for the person being spoken about. They may also seek to change the topic or end the conversation completely. While sinful, gossip can vary in its seriousness.
What does the Bible say about backbiting and gossiping?
Proverbs 25:23, the verse that specifically uses the word backbiting, paints a vivid picture of how people respond to a gossip. Just as a cold north wind brings rain, so a tongue given to backbiting will bring angry looks from the victims of the gossip. Gossiping can be defined as the act of discussing and spreading or personal information about someone, often without their knowledge or consent. On the other hand, backbiting involves making derogatory or spiteful remarks about an individual behind their back.
A talebearer is a person who circulates rumours that are either distortions of truth or outright lies which are designed to do mischief. God hates the one “who sows discord among brethren” (Prov. 6:16-19). A gossip has been variously defined as: (1) a newscaster without a sponsor.
So what kind of person gossips?
Anxious people are more likely to spread rumours and partake in gossip, according to research. And since uncertainty or feeling out of control is significant in anxiety, gossiping can make someone get that sense of control back.
What does Timothy 5:13 say ?
And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.
