My rabbi taught that gossip is a very evil sin. In most sins they effect only the sinner. In gossip you are tearing down at least 3 people...yourself, the one you are gossiping to and the one you are gossiping about.
Jewish folklore tells the story of a man who slandered the town's rabbi. Later, he begged the rabbi for forgiveness, asking to make amends. The rabbi told him to cut open a feather pillow in the wind. This he did and the feathers scattered everywhere. "Now I'm forgiven?" asked the man.
"Yes," answered the rabbi, "as soon as you go and gather all the feathers." "But that's impossible!"
"Exactly. When we speak badly about someone, the damage spreads and has far-reaching repercussions. It is impossible to fully repair."
I am Jewish/Christian
2006-11-26 01:24:50
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answered by Shalvia 5
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Our salvation is based on grace and not works. See Ep 2:8,9 and Rom 11:6.
If our sins like gossips, etc can invalidate our salvation then our salvation is no longer by grace which cannot be so. But our sins can gives rise to bad consequences on our lives on earth and if we sin we are not living out God's grace which gives us power over sins (Rom 5:17, 6:14). If we sin we are not living out or enjoying our inheritance of the kingdom, like the fruit of the Spirit which Gal 5 talks about. Once saved always saved!
2006-11-26 01:56:58
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answered by seekfind 6
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Every action has an opposite but equal reaction.
People are not perfect; they are either forgiven or not.
Christians have a God that gave up His only Son, Jesus, to die for our sins. In return we are to ask for a more sincere relationship with God and repent from our old ways and follow God's ways. When we commit a sin we are to repent and ask for wisdom and guidance to not do it again.
All sin is equal in God's eye. My best advice is not to knowingly commit any, but if you do, repent and ask for God's forgiveness. You'll be amazed how good you'll feel.
Isolating one sin out over all the others is folly on your part. It will not diminish the effects of all the other sins. My advice is just don't do them and don't talk about them like you are tattling on somebody.
2006-11-26 01:38:15
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answered by D.A. S 5
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I see your point and it is a good one, but let's remember that Jesus said HE would seperate the wheat from the tares. Im not insinuating that you are trying to do this, I only say this because to many times I hear people comment on the actions of others and they even use the excuse that they are not judging but are "fruit inspectors", which totally contradicts what the scriptures teach. Jesus warns us not to try and seperate the wheat from the tares lest we uproot some wheat in the process. THAT seems to be a very dangerous thing to do and Jesus warns us of the consequenses of doing such a thing. It is good however to quote AND FOLLOW what Paul said to the Corinthians which is "Examine YOUR OWNSELVES whether ye be in the faith, lest ye be reprobates." Peace and blessings to you in Jesus name.
2006-11-26 01:26:35
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answered by dooder 4
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When Jesus talked about ,He will tell them, "I knew them not!" He was
talking about those who do signs and wonders, and "everything" in His name.
But turn around and act self-righteous and hypocritcal towards their fellow man, and turn others " away" from Christ! Because they want to be nothing like the hypocrites!
The Word says, if we call ourselves representatives of Christ, we will be held "doubly" responsible for the things we say.
2006-11-26 01:24:57
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answered by THE NEXT LEVEL 5
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2016-12-29 12:24:18
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answered by calvete 3
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hey ichee ... can i say yes even though i am not Chrisitian ?
hehe ... well i feel i can be Christian in character at times if you understand me .. more than some who call themself Christian xx
2006-11-26 01:23:06
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answered by Peace 7
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No but let me tell you about my neighbors wife and the local vicar........
2006-11-26 01:29:14
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answered by The Jesus Mohamed Buddha Gimp 1
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I think you are wasting your life
2006-11-26 01:20:41
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answered by Anonymous
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He that bridleth not his tongue is a hypocrite.
2006-11-26 01:24:36
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answered by Anonymous
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