Praise!
My dear beloved Youth in Christ,

'Rumors are dainty morsels
 that sink deep into one's heart.'— Proverbs 18:8 NLT

It is as hard to refuse to listen to gossip as it is to turn down a delicious dessert. Taking just one morsel of either one creates a taste for more.

You can resist rumors the same way a determined dieter resists candy—never even open the box. If you don't nibble on the first bite of gossip, you can't take the second and the third.

There are many 'Eden misconceptions' about gossip:
It's fun to listen to and beautiful to look at and
able to make wise!
Dear Father, give us the Holy determination to avoid 'gossip'
 that creates impurity, prejudice and hatred in the mind, body and soul.
God, guard the open doors of our body and mind.

In Your Holy Name, Amen.

Jesus loves you!
a. p. george achan.          
            
       (Tyndale)