Hey guys! So as the new school year is starting, I just wanted to give all of us a gentle reminder on the topic of.........GOSSIPING! So let's start with a Bible verse. Ephesians 4:29 says "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen."
So, over the past school year, I've been struggling with gossiping about different people in my class. Our class atmosphere was kinda like that, and although I can't blame it on that, I guess I fell into it because everyone else was doing it. Slowly, as my relationship with Jesus got closer, I was convicted by the Holy Spirit that it was wrong of me to do that. Even though it's not like I'm yelling insults in someone's face, but it could potentially hurt someone. And if I call myself a Christian, that would mean that Jesus is living in my heart. And I highly doubt He would approve of my gossiping. So how can I say that I'm a follower of Christ when I'm obviously not acting like one?! Like what Ephesians 4:29 (the verse up there) says, the things that come out of our mouths should be used to encourage and build each others up! I feel like as Christians we are to model Christ. Not just like "Oh! The Bible tells us not to gossip". But it's that our whole lives can be a testament of our faith. Cause if we talk the talk then we also have to walk the walk. Like I just said, I've really struggled with it over the past school year. It was only through prayer and just constantly seeking God's help that I was able to overcome it. I really hope that all of you can take this message to heart and just remember 1 Corinthians 10:13 in times of temptation. It says "No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it." For me, once I overcame it, I feel like I've been able to know and grow closer to God even more I've experienced so much more freedom in Christ and He's just been so wonderful! Sometimes, this struggle does appear again, but I know that if we ask for God's help, we'll be able to endure it (as 1 Corinthians 10:13 says) and overcome it! But if you do fall, just know that God is ALWAYS there to pick you up and to pour out his amazing amazing grace onto you! He is loving and kind, and more understanding than we can ever imagine!
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