"A talebearer reveals secrets, but he who is of a faithful spirit conceals matters."
Proverbs 11:13
A wise person disciplines himself to keep things shared in confidence to himself. A tidbit of gossip is sweet like a "tasty triffle" (Prov. 18:8). The Hebrew word is "to gulp or swallow greedily." When we tell or listen to secret information, it tastes good, but it violates trust. So to have a faithful, trustworthy spirit God says to not be a gossip (Lev. 19:16) and to avoid those who are (Prov. 20:19). Keep things shared in secret confidential, and learn to walk away when someone says, "Have you heard about......?".
Today's Thought: Gossip is sweet, but it reveals
untrustworthy character.
Have a faithful spirit today. Love you.
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