Food Friday :)

HAPPY FRIDAY, FRIENDS!

I just finished my morning Bible reading and was thinking about the fact that it is Friday and that I haven't done a Food Friday entry in a while. A verse keeps popping into my head so I thought "I must share!"

Proverbs 26: 20

Where there is no wood, the fire goes out;

and where there is no talebearer (gossip/slander), strife ceases.

So, time for WEBSTER...

strife:  Angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict

talebearer:  A person who maliciously gossips or reveals secrets

gossip: 

1. Casual or unconstrained conversation or reports about other people, typically involving details that are not confirmed as being true

2. A person who likes talking about other people's private lives

How do those definitions sound?

Uuummmm terrible!

Never do I want to have those definitions be words that describe me.

I am in fact guilty on all accounts!!!

Have I caused strife? Yes.

Have I maliciously gossiped or revealed secrets? Sure have.

Have I taken part or even started casual or unconstrained conversation/reports about other people, including possibly untrue details? Yep.

Do my ears perk up when I hear someone talking about someone else private life? Sadly, yes.

So, for Food Friday....here's some Food for Thought:

What are you using your words for? Causing strife? Gossiping? Talebearing?

Would your day be different if maybe you didn't share those "private", possibly true/untrue details of so-&-so's life over your lunch break?

Would you want that same gossip to be spoken about you.....or any gossip for that matter?

Use your words today for good! Compliment, encourage, listen (instead of talking!), disciple!!!

YES, friends it is possible that we can go an entire day without gossip & slander. Instead of partaking, walk away or just don't listen (if there's nowhere else to go). Change the subject! Say something nice about the person that's being slammed on - weird concept, huh?!?!

Are you possibly causing strife that you are unaware of due to words that have come from your mouth?

Today's challenge:  Cease strife today and choose your words wisely!

Our God is so merciful, just, and faithful to forgive!!!

Now that is awesome!

Have a FANTASTIC day!!!