1. Don McClain65th St. church of Christ - 3/6/2005 1

2. Don McClain65th St. church of Christ - 3/6/2005 2  Talebearer – ra ̂ ki ̂ yl – רכיל 7400 - 1) slander, slanderer, tale bearer, informer – (Part of Speech: noun masculine) Brown Driver Briggs Leviticus 19:16 (NKJV) You shall not go about as a talebearer among your people; nor shall you take a stand against the life of your neighbor: I am the Lord. Proverbs 20:19 (NKJV) He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets; Therefore do not associate with one who flatters with his lips.

3. Don McClain65th St. church of Christ - 3/6/2005 3  Talebearer – H5372 – נרגּן BDB Definition: 1) to murmur, whisper - 1a) murmurers 1b) backbite, slander, talebearer, backbiter (Part of Speech: noun masculine) Brown Driver Briggs nirgan, - H5372 – נרגּן BDB Definition: 1) to murmur, whisper - 1a) murmurers 1b) backbite, slander, talebearer, backbiter (Part of Speech: noun masculine) Brown Driver Briggs Proverbs 18:8 (NKJV) The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles, And they go down into the inmost body. Proverbs 26:20 (NKJV) Where there is no wood, the fire goes out; And where there is no talebearer, strife ceases.

4. Don McClain65th St. church of Christ - 3/6/2005 4  Reveals – galah, גּלה Hebrew 1540, gaw-law'; a primitive root; to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); advertise, disclose, discover, open, publish, reveal, tell, uncover. (Part of Speech: verb) Strong’s Proverbs 11:13 (NKJV) A talebearer reveals secrets, But he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter. Proverbs 25:9 (NKJV) Debate your case with your neighbor, And do not disclose the secret to another;

5. Don McClain65th St. church of Christ - 3/6/2005 5  Busybody – periergazomai - 4020 periergazomai - 1) to bustle about uselessly, to busy one’s self about trifling, needless, useless matters 1a) used apparently of a person officiously inquisitive about other’s affairs - Part of Speech: verb ( Thayer) 2 Thes. 3:11 (NKJV) For we hear that there are some who walk among you in a disorderly manner, not working at all, but are busybodies.

6. Don McClain65th St. church of Christ - 3/6/2005 6  Busybody – Periergos - 4021 periergov - 1) busy about trifles and neglectful of important matters 1a) esp. busy about other folks’ affairs, a busybody 1b) of things: impertinent and superfluous - Part of Speech: adjective ( Thayer) 1 Tim. 5:13 (NKJV) And besides they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house, and not only idle but also gossips and busybodies, saying things which they ought not.

7. Don McClain65th St. church of Christ - 3/6/2005 7  Busybody – allotriepiskopos - 244 allotriepiskopov allotriepiskopos - 244 allotriepiskopov 1) one who takes the supervision of affairs pertaining to others and in no wise to himself, a meddler in other men’s affairs - Part of Speech: noun masculine ( Thayer) 1 Peter 4:15 (NKJV) But let none of you suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or as a busybody in other people's matters.

8. Don McClain65th St. church of Christ - 3/6/2005 8  Tattler – (Gossips NKJV) phluaros - 5397 fluarov floo’-ar-os 1) of persons uttering or doing silly things, garrulous, babbling 2) of things, foolish, trifling, vain - Part of Speech: adjective – (Thayer) 1 Tim. 5:13 (NKJV) And besides they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house, and not only idle but also gossips and busybodies, saying things which they ought not.

9. Don McClain65th St. church of Christ - 3/6/2005 9 gossip n – (WordNet (r) 2.0) 1: light informal conversation for social occasions... 2: a report (often malicious) about the behavior of other people; 3: a person given to gossiping and divulging personal information about others v 1: wag one's tongue; speak about others and reveal secrets or intimacies;

10. Don McClain65th St. church of Christ - 3/6/2005 10 Some Questions To Ask: Is it true and complete? Is it harmful or helpful? Does it ignite evil suspicion or inspire solutions? Is it necessary? Is it kind or at least appropriate & needed?

11. Don McClain65th St. church of Christ - 3/6/2005 11 It Is Not Sin To:  Repeat good things. – Mat. 11:4; Rom. 1:8  Talk about how we can help a particular person – Col. 4:10; 2 Tim 4:11;  Tell others about another’s sin if you have went to the sinner first and he did not receive you. - Matt 18:15-17 (trying to help him, not harm him)  Warn others about one’s evil character – Mat 23; Eph 5:11; 2 Tim. 4:10, 14,15; 3 John 1:9,10  To expose false teachers and warn others of their error. – Luke 12:1; Rom. 16:17; 2 Tim. 2:17

12. Don McClain65th St. church of Christ - 3/6/2005 12  Idleness - 1 Tim. 5:13  Thoughtlessness – Phili. 2:4  Cowardice – Mat. 18:15  Jealousy & Envy – 1 Cor. 3:3  Hatred – Ps. 109:3; Prov. 10:12  Unjust Anger – Prov. 15:18; 29:22  Discontent – Exo. 16:2; 1 Cor. 10:10 (they learn to be... 1 Tim. 5:13)

13. Don McClain65th St. church of Christ - 3/6/2005 13  Can destroy a persons good name – Prov. 22:1  Can sever close friendships – Prov. 16:28; 17:9  Can destroy a happy home – Prov. 18:8  Can destroy peaceful, loving, working, growing churches – Gal. 5:15; 2 Cor. 12:20

14. Don McClain65th St. church of Christ - 3/6/2005 14  The words of talebearer are seeds of discord.  They cause division.  They break down rather than build up.  They bring reproach to the name of Christ.  They go down deep into a person’s soul  Strife and bitterness are their fruit.

15. Don McClain65th St. church of Christ - 3/6/2005 15  Talented - Absalom - 2 Sam. 15  Selfish & Self-Willed - 2 Tim. 3:2  Loves Preeminence - 3 Jn. 9- 11  Insatiable Need To Be Noticed, Credited-Matt. 6:1-6  Must Be Petted, Pampered, Praised - Jud. 8:1-3  Notes Personal Slights & Enlarges Them - 1 Cor. 13:4-7  Resents Criticism - Jas. 3:16  Easily Angered - Jas. 1:19, 20  Has Ulterior Motives - Acts 24:26  Uses Others As Dupes - 2 Sam. 15:11  Sets Men At Odds - Prov. 16:28  Is Dissatisfied, Tormented, Discontented 1 Tim. 6:6 (But Keeps It Hidden)  Troubled Home & Family Eph. 6:4  Is A Flatterer - Jude 16 All Attributes Not Present In Every Divisive Person

16. Don McClain65th St. church of Christ - 3/6/2005 16 Proverbs 6:16-19 (NKJV) These six things the Lord hates, Yes, seven are an abomination to Him: [17] A proud look, A lying tongue, Hands that shed innocent blood, [18] A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that are swift in running to evil, [19] A false witness who speaks lies, And one who sows discord among brethren.

17. Don McClain65th St. church of Christ - 3/6/2005 17  To be a Talebearer, Busybody, and /or Tattler, (gossip), Is To Be A Sinner!  How Do We Stop Gossip?  Don’t be a gossiper – “Bridle your tongue” – James 1:26; Ps. 39:1; Prov. 21:23  Don’t listen to gossip – Quench Demand by not taking up a reproach against your neighbor” – Ps. 15:3; James 4:11; 5:9; Prov. 17:4; 11:13  Don’t keep company with gossipers – 2 Thes 3:11-14  Correct the gossiper – 2 Tim 2:25

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