GOSSIP: Bible forbids/whats your definition?

Choclatcotton

Choclatcotton

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THis is Webster's Dictionary definition:
gossip
noun














1

a person who habitually reveals personal or sensational facts about others <because her friend was such a compulsive gossip, she couldn't help but wonder if her private life wasn't also being made the talk of the town>
Synonyms circulator, gossiper, gossipmonger, newsmonger, quidnunc, talebearer, tale-teller, telltale, yenta

Related Words betrayer, blabbermouth, informant, informer, snitcher, squealer, stool pigeon, tattler, tattletale; libeler, scandalmonger


2

friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this <lingered at the water fountain for a little gossip>
Synonyms backchat, cackle, causerie, chatter, chin music, chin-wag [slang], chitchat, confab, confabulation, gab, gabfest, gossip, jangle, jaw, natter [chiefly British], palaver, patter, rap, schmooze, small talk, table talk, talk, tête-à-tête

Related Words colloquy, conference, discourse, parley, powwow, symposium; debate, dialogue (also dialog), exchange, give-and-take; crosstalk, happy talk; yak (also yack), yammer, yap


3

information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy <idle gossip can really damage a person's reputation even if it is later proven to be false>
 
Just wanted to acknowledge your question. I'll return sometime tomorrow to respond to topic.

Sweet sleep :sleep2:
 
My definition of gossip is anything that is willfully set out to hurt someone. And of this, I have been guilty, far too often.
 
Saying anything about them that is not public knowledge be it good or bad.

I hate when people I don't know come congratulate me about a new job, graduation, etc... Do I know you, and who told you my business?

Maybe I'm just private like that...
 
Thanks for your honesty Shimmie, I am guilty too and was wanting to research this and not fall into this with others. MSDR I also have had people tell me they heard I was looking for a house, yet I was not even close to them. I guess people look for common ground in order to relate.
 
Hi OP, I think that your quote from Webster's above are good definitions of gossip. I also think it's anything that you wouldn't want another person to hear you say about them or their family; something (usually malicious) you'd feel more comfortable saying if they weren't around. I think it includes people we know and people we don't know (i.e. celebrities). Either way, it's cruel and unproductive behavior. I try to make an effort to stay away from it in all forms b/c I've been a victim of it and it's no fun :nono:

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Something I struggle with too, I am praying to God to help me speak words of life in general....ahh this tongue.
 
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Lord yes, this is something I need to work on. The message today was on 'reaping and sowing'. Sometimes we forget that the seeds we sow will bring a harvest. It does not matter if it is a good seed or bad seed. It will bring forth harvest. I agree with LoveisYou on speaking life in general. It is a good way to train the tongue and renew the mind.
 
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I don't have anything to add but I just wanted to ask, do you all consider being in the presence of people who gossip/ are gossiping, gossip? Prime example. In my work environment, I have to tolerate being around when who gossip (i.e. close quarters). I don't add to their gossip but I feel bad that I have to hear the things that they say.
 
delitefulmane said:
I don't have anything to add but I just wanted to ask, do you all consider being in the presence of people who gossip/ are gossiping, gossip? Prime example. In my work environment, I have to tolerate being around when who gossip (i.e. close quarters). I don't add to their gossip but I feel bad that I have to hear the things that they say.
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@delitefulmane,
IMHO, a true gossiper enjoys hearing gossip even if they don't say a word. The fact that you are not straining to hear more and giggling silently inside indicates a difference in your heart. I think all of us are subject to some form of gossip at church, at work, out and about or wherever. I don't look like Morticia Addams but I don't smile, giggle, or do anything that will make me appear interested either. They usually get the point w/o me having to say a word. The end result is they are quieter in my presence which results in my ears not even being singed with whatever they are speaking of:yep:.
 
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