Gossip

Question 1

“Rehearse not unto another that which is told unto thee, and thou shalt fare never the worse.
Whether it be friend or foe, talk not of other men’s lives; and if thou canst without offence, reveal them not.”

Answer 1

Sirach 19:7-8

Question 2

“A whisperer defileth his own soul, and is hated wheresoever he dwelleth.”

Answer 2

Sirach 21:28

Question 3

“And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.”

Answer 3

1 Timothy 5:13

Question 4

“Thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people: neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbour: I am the Lord.”

Answer 4

Leviticus 19:16

Question 5

“Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.”

Answer 5

Proverbs 26:20

Question 6

“A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.”

Answer 6

Proverbs 11:13

Question 7

“He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.”

Answer 7

Proverbs 20:19

Question 8

“But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as a evildoer, or as a busybody in other men’s matters.”

Answer 8

1 Peter 4:15

Question 9

“For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.”

Answer 9

2 Thessalonians 3:11