Pastor Brian Dainsberg of Appelton Alliance Church is blogging about Resisting Gossip.
1. Christianity’s Undiagnosed Malignant Cancer
It’s more widespread than pornography. It’s perpetrated in the hallways of every church. It goes undetected by those committing it. It is Christianity’s undiagnosed malignant cancer: gossip.
Seriously? Malignant? Come on, it can’t be that bad! It is that bad.
One of the reasons this problem is pandemic is it doesn’t come with a warning label. It’s one of those sins you may commit without knowing it. But not knowing we’re guilty of it doesn’t get us off the hook. That’s why resisting gossip is something that requires the greatest diligence. (More.)2. Gossip: The Grapevine Continues
As I was writing last week's blog, "Christianity's Undiagnosed Malignant Cancer," I thought I was writing the most boring blog post ever. I was wrong. Apparently, there's an issue there. For some who struggle with gossip, secrets are like candy. They are delectable and savory treats. Why do we do it? (More.)In this second post, Dainsberg helpfully summarizes chapter 3 of Resisting Gossip emphasizing the 5 main motivations of the gallery of gossips.
Dainsberg is a gifted writer. My favorite line so far is "People are not theme parks. They don't exist for our amusement. People exist for us to love and serve." Amen!
He promises more to come.
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