Gossip is a deadly virus that is killing the church

"But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles, and made their minds evil affected (poisoned their minds) against the brethren" (Acts 14:2).

The sin that is poisoning and destroying Churches today is not the sins that we are most scandalized by like adultery and drug use. The sin that is most killing our churches today is the socially acceptable sin of gossip. When we perceive that there's a problem in our churches and in the lives of others we resort too talking about others rather than talking to them. Gossip is like a virus that spreads quickly and sickens the body. Sadly, its a sin that we not only easily justify, but that we've accepted.

Coming out of church, Mrs. Smith asked her husband, "Did you see that piercing that the Johnson's daughter is parading around with?" "I didn't even see her," admitted Mr. Smith. "And that dress Mrs. Davis was wearing," continued Mrs. Smith, "Really, don't tell me you think that's the proper outfit for a mother of two." "I'm afraid I didn't notice that either," said Mr. Smith. "Oh, for heaven's sake," snapped Mrs. Smith. "A lot of good it does you to go to church."

Kill the gossip and the body will live.