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Gossip hasn’t always been considered a bad word.
It was the only means of communication in ancient communities. History was passed on orally by stories. It carried community and family news.
What is gossip today?
Gossip is idle talk or rumour, especially about the personal or private affairs of others (Wikipedia). It’s sharing information with somebody who is not part of the problem or the solution. It is casual or unrestrained conversation or unconfirmed reports about others in their absence, idle chatter.
“They would start gossiping about her as soon as she left.”
There is a human urge to be the first to know and feel important. A secret shared is no longer a secret. Today we are much more sophisticated and use social media to gossip.
We are eager to select “All” when forwarding information. But we forget to ask ourselves some important questions before spreading it.
Is it true? Can you confirm it from credible sources? Why not keep it to yourself and not be a tattle-tale? Will you be distrusted by your friends?
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Will it hurt others connected to the person gossiped about? Is it necessary to spread it? Is it kind to all concerned spouse, children, family?
Will it destroy a business and put people out of jobs?
Do you want to spread it to hurt someone? When are you most tempted to gossip? How can you avoid gossiping?
What negative results of gossip have you seen?
A hypocrite’s mouth can destroy a neighbour. Gossip is used often to retaliate against someone who has been perceived as a threat.
You talk about someone behind their back rather than going to that person directly. Retaining or passing on gossip drives all your conversations and emotions. Gossip drives out all the positive things in your life. When you choose to gossip, your reputation suffers.
Gossip is a deadly force.
It destroys churches, families, relationships, businesses, and even, governments. It divides friends. In extremes, it can drive a person to suicide or murder. It is difficult to avoid gossips, but don’t encourage them.
Tell them you don’t want to hear gossip.
I ask, “Do I need to know this? Why are you telling me?”
They soon find someone else to listen.
When a caller says, “Have you heard the latest?” refuse to take the call. If you lose that friend, remember that person probably gossips about you.
But you have the choice not to gossip—and to instead repay the wrong done to you with a blessing.
“Do not do wrong to repay a wrong, and do not insult to repay an insult. But repay with a blessing.”
You can choose to have positive conversations and use words that lift others up. In doing so, you and those around you will be blessed.
Who is blameless? Let the one who is without fault cast the first stone. For lack of wood a fire goes out.
Reach Gene Monin at adios43@yahoo.com
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