If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast,[b] but do not have love, I gain nothing.
Love does not delight in evil but rejoices in truth. (I Corinthians 13:3,6)
Dear Father,
A significant element of gossip is relishing in the misfortune and missteps of others. It is sometimes disguised as "concern", but rarely is that the real impetus. Paul is telling us that if we diligently do Kingdom work, and yet gossip about others, our work is worthless, because in the process, we destroy more than we ever build and we tarnish the cause of Christ.
I pray these children avoid the temptation to engage in gossip, rather they set their minds on pursuing truth and correcting malicious falsehoods being circulated by others. May they rebuff those who attempt to gossip with them and press for proof of the points being made. May they circle back with those who know the truth to determine what is truth and seek to spread the truth. May they be known as people who speak truth and honor truth.
Amen
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