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Gossip is one of those things that almost every woman has somehow been involved in, whether it is has been on the giving end or receiving end. Because we live in a culture and society that thrives on gossiping, bad-mouthing, and making fun of others, it is extremely easy to be influenced and participate! With military women especially, gossip happens all the time. There are many reasons why we women gossip – sometimes it’s just for fun, sometimes it’s to make ourselves look better, and sometimes it’s not done for the purpose of bad-mouthing but out of a concern for someone else. However, as Christians, the Lord desires for us to speak words of healing, encouragement, love, and kindness - those that build up, not put down. So how do we keep from gossiping, and what does God’s Word say on the subject?

Well, a few of our brave CMW ladies have tackled this sticky subject by sharing their hearts, experiences, and what the Bible has to say! You can hear what we have to say by clicking HERE. All of CMW's podcasts are located under the CMW Media tab; you can also download the podcast or share it with someone else.

*For reference purposes, here are the Scriptures that were shared during the show:

Proverbs 16:24 - "Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones."

Proverbs 20:19-20 - "He who goes about as a slanderer   reveals secrets, Therefore do not associate with a gossip.
       He who curses his father or his mother,
   His lamp will go out in time of darkness."

Proverbs 31:26 - "She opens her mouth in wisdom,
         And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue." 

Proverbs 18:21 - "Death and life are in the power of the   tongue,
         And those who love it will eat its fruit."

Romans 12:14 - "Bless those who persecute you; bless and do  not curse."

James 3:5-10 - "So also the tongue is a small part of the body, and yet it boasts of great things. See how great a  forest is set aflame by such a small fire!

 And the tongue is a fire, the very world of iniquity; the tongue is set among our members as that which defiles  the entire body, and sets on fire the course of our life, and   is set on fire by hell.

 For every species of beasts and birds, of reptiles and creatures of the sea, is tamed and has been tamed by the human race.

But no one can tame the tongue; it is a restless evil and full of deadly poison.

 With it we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in the likeness of God;

 from the same mouth come both blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not to be this way."

Romans 14:4,10 - "Who are you to judge the servant of another? To his own master he stands or falls; and he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand. ...But you, why do you judge your brother? Or you again, why do you regard your brother with contempt? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God."

Romans 12:16 - "Be of the same mind toward one another; do not be haughty in mind, but associate with the lowly. Do not be wise in your own estimation."

Proverbs 15:1 - "A gentle answer turns away wrath,
         But a harsh word stirs up anger."

(*All verses are taken from the New American Standard Bible.)