Gossip

What is gossip?

Spreading information about someone that may be personal or private (Whether it’s true or not). Slandering people.

What does the Bible say about gossip?

Gossip is bad/causes problems and hurts ppl

Proverbs 16:28 “A perverse person stirs up conflict, and a gossip separates close friends.”

Proverbs 20:19 “A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid anyone who talks too much.”

Proverbs 26:20 “Without wood a fire goes out; without a gossip a quarrel dies down.”

Proverbs 11:13 “A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.”

Proverbs 26:22 “The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to the inmost parts.”

• • • • Morsel - small piece/mouthful of food

We should be building people up with our words

Psalms 15:1-2 “Lord, who may dwell in your sacred tent? Who may live on your holy mountain? The one whose walk is blameless, who does what is righteous, who speaks the truth from their heart”

Ephesians 4:29 “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.”

Ephesians 4:31 “Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.”

Proverbs 10:18 “Whoever conceals hatred with lying lips and spreads slander is a fool.”

Proverbs 11:12 NLT It is foolish to belittle one’s neighbor; a sensible person keeps quiet.

Proverbs 4:24 NIV “Keep your mouth free of perversity; keep corrupt talk far from your lips.”

Key points:

• Gossip is bad and destroys relationships
• We are to build others up according to their needs
• Love your neighbor as yourself

Galatians 5:14 “For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”

JM3 talks with Devin and Josiah about his testimony, how his career in Christian Hip-Hop began, and shares wisdom he's gained in his walk with Christ.

Devin & Josiah discuss the steps to salvation, share scripture that speaks on being saved, and talk about why it's so important to put your faith in Jesus's sacrifice.

Essentials to salvation

• Faith in Jesus
• • Ephesians 2:8-9 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast”
  • Acts 16:30-31 “He then brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.”
  • John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
  • John 14:6 “Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”

Why do I need to be saved?

• Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God”
• Romans 6:23 “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
• Matthew 25:46 “Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life.”
• 1 John 2:2 “He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.”

Okay I’m saved now, what’s next?

Salvation is Faith in Jesus alone (Refer to Acts 16:30-31). However there’s more you can do to profess your faith! (No particular order)

• Read the Word and learn about God’s commands
• Repent
• • Turn from your sinful habits
• Join a community of believers (start visiting Churches)
• Get baptized

Works do not save you, but faith produces good works.

Faith comes before good works.

Good works do not produce faith.

Works are the outpouring and fruit of your faith. Works do not equal faith, they are a byproduct of faith.

Romans 10:10 “For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.”

Romans 10:17 “Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.”

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Devin & Josiah begin to discuss spiritual warfare starting with temptation, the influences of the world, and the importance of seeking to understand God's will.

Fighting Temptation

• SCRIPTURE Jesus fights temptation w/scripture (Mat. 4 when he was led in the wilderness)
• PRAYER “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.” Mat. 6:13
• • On reaching the place, he said to them, “Pray that you will not fall into temptation.” Luke 22:40

Important verses

• 1 Corinthians 10:13 - “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.”
• Hebrews 4:15 “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin.”
  

How have we personally fought temptation?

Pray before all situations possibly leading to temptation. God provides a way out.

Accountability - Have brothers/sisters ur close w/check in on you. Pray for each other & hold each other accountable.

James 5:16 - “Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.”

Devin and Josiah speak on anxiety, fear, and depression and how you can find freedom from it through Christ Jesus.

Devin and Josiah talk about their testimonies, what being a young teenage Christian looks like, and how you can live out your faith.