Message: Gossip can be sneaky. Sometimes, it’s an obvious act of spreading rumors, but other times, it’s disguised as concern or even a prayer request that exposes someone’s struggles without their permission. It might be a complaint about a friend, a teacher, or a coworker, said behind their back rather than directly to them. Gossip thrives on secrecy, negativity, and speculation. As followers of Christ, we are called to be different. Instead of speaking words that tear others down, we must ask ourselves: Are my words helpful? Would I say this if the person were standing here? When our speech reflects kindness and truth, we show the love of Christ in our everyday conversations.

Prayer: Father, guard my heart and my tongue from gossip. Show me when I am engaging in harmful talk, even when I don’t realize it. Help me to use my words to build others up, not tear them down. May I be a source of encouragement, bringing Your grace into every conversation. Amen.