03-07-11
Secrets to Destroying a Destructive Tongue: An Introduction
Lets identify some problems that are caused by a destructive tongue:
  1. Conflict in families, churches, organizations and jobs that flare out of control and split the entire group.
  2. Broken friendships when neither offended the other.
  3. Failed attempts to restore a fallen Christian brother or sister.

What does a destructive tongue do? It gives an evil report.
An evil report involves:

  • distortion of facts.
  • incomplete facts; or
  • false information. 

An evil report is given with wrong motives and causes the hearer to come to an inaccurate conclusion and to respond with unscriptural “solutions”.

An evil report is so destructive that it can even destroy long-lasting close friendships.  “A whisperer separateth chief friends.” Proverbs 16:26

NOTE: Wrong doing should never be covered up.  It must be brought to the attention of those who are responsible and dealt with in a scriptural manner.  This necessary process could be damaged by the defilement of an evil report.

Comments

Monday, March 7, 2011 at 11:34:50 PM by 'Lonzie'
1 Corinthians 15:33 Says "Be not deceived, evil communications corrupt good manners." We need to guard our tongues from creating false reports.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at 10:22:11 AM by 'Susan'
Amen! Even jumping to conclusions about others too quickly with out searching out the matter directly with that person. Or judgment without mercy.
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