6.27.2003
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, man!!! I just had the best "volcanic-like" belch and no one was present to hear it... what a waste! Where are YOU??
Anyways, thanks for those of you sending me feedback today about my blogsite! I'm glad to hear that you're reading it, applying it, sharing it -- whatever. Mad props to Anita ~ she was the first to respond! You should all check your local hallmark store in the very near future for her new line of greeting cards: "Anita's Almost Affirmations" -- you'll love them!
keep reading - the thing on gossip is pretty decent...
you are my friend!
bye...
( chillydog1@yahoo.com )
Anyways, thanks for those of you sending me feedback today about my blogsite! I'm glad to hear that you're reading it, applying it, sharing it -- whatever. Mad props to Anita ~ she was the first to respond! You should all check your local hallmark store in the very near future for her new line of greeting cards: "Anita's Almost Affirmations" -- you'll love them!
keep reading - the thing on gossip is pretty decent...
you are my friend!
bye...
( chillydog1@yahoo.com )
Ok, i thought i'd do a little lesson for all my "blog fans" today... this is something that I challenge you to FIRST apply to your own life, then if you want, hook up with some of the ppl in your life and share this...
My whole goal in all of this is that we may be as holy as possible and deal with any/all junk right when it raises it's ugly head... you know?!
So, take this Bible study to heart and then, preach it, teach it, share it, bear it and most definitely WEAR IT! ha... you can feel free to trash it if you want too! just don't trash it to someone else - that would be gossip... ouch!
The Sin of Gossip
If you claim to be religious but don't control your tongue, you are just fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless. James 1:26
INTRODUCTION:
1. One of the greater problems facing the student ministries and Christian friendships is gossip.
2. Gossip is a very real sin and yet it is laughed off as a joke.
3. Let’s dig deep into what it is, so that we can eliminate it!
DISCUSSION:
I. Definition of Gossip.
1. Dictionary definition: “groundless rumor or malicious lie; also, chatter; slander, whispering," and so on.
2. Examples:
a. Talking behind another's back.
b. Passing stories on regardless of where they came from.
c. News gathered and broadcast by phone, visitation, email, IM, etc.
d. Passing of opinions and ideas that may hurt someone.
e. Having a really poopy heart & then letting it flow out of your mouth... gross.
II. A Gossiper May Be Described as a:
1. Liar. (Prov. 11:13; 18:8; 26:20, 22; Lev. 19:16.)
2. Big mouth. (1 Tim. 5:13; 2 Thess. 3:11; 1 Pet. 4:15.)
3. Meddler. (Deut. 2:5; 2 Kings 14:10; Prov. 17:14; 20:3, 19, 24; 26:17.)
4. Rumorer. (2 Kings 19:7; Isa. 37:7.)
5. Whisperer. (Prov. 16:28; Rom. 1:29,30; 2 Cor. 12:20.)
6. Mutterer. (Isa. 8:19; 59:3.)
7. Murmurer. (Ex. 15:24; Jude 16.)
8. Slanderer. (1 Tim. 3:11.)
9. PUNK (1 Chilly 1:23) - ha...
III. The Cause of Gossip.
1. Many simply have an urge to tell all the news they hear. A lack of discipline or self-control prohibits them from remaining quiet.
2. Others are jealous of certain people and therefore talk about them. This stems from personal insecurity.
3. Still others have a grudge against certain ones and consequently spread rumors about them.
4. And finally, some just have such a lame life that all they have left is trashin' someone else. pathetic.
IV. The Result of Gossip.
1. It makes a person worthless to the cause of Christ.
2. It ruins friendships that have existed for years.
3. It ruins many people's names and even their very lives.
4. It hurts the cause of Christ in more ways than one.
V. Replacing Gossip.
1. Practice the golden rule... sounds cheesy - so what! just do it!
2. Have a kind word to say about everyone or smile & say nothing.
3. Talk to your friends and family about spiritual/eternal stuff.
4. Always seek to catch others doing things right!
CONCLUSION:
1. Use the tongue to the glory of God.
2. Learn to control the tongue. (James 3.)
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ok... so, that's it! listen, would you mind doing me a super huge favor?! IF you actually visit my blogsite and enjoy stuff like this, would you mind emailing me to say: "yeah, i like it and i read it" or, "nah, don't bother" -- email me: chillydog1@yahoo.com
My whole goal in all of this is that we may be as holy as possible and deal with any/all junk right when it raises it's ugly head... you know?!
So, take this Bible study to heart and then, preach it, teach it, share it, bear it and most definitely WEAR IT! ha... you can feel free to trash it if you want too! just don't trash it to someone else - that would be gossip... ouch!
The Sin of Gossip
If you claim to be religious but don't control your tongue, you are just fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless. James 1:26
INTRODUCTION:
1. One of the greater problems facing the student ministries and Christian friendships is gossip.
2. Gossip is a very real sin and yet it is laughed off as a joke.
3. Let’s dig deep into what it is, so that we can eliminate it!
DISCUSSION:
I. Definition of Gossip.
1. Dictionary definition: “groundless rumor or malicious lie; also, chatter; slander, whispering," and so on.
2. Examples:
a. Talking behind another's back.
b. Passing stories on regardless of where they came from.
c. News gathered and broadcast by phone, visitation, email, IM, etc.
d. Passing of opinions and ideas that may hurt someone.
e. Having a really poopy heart & then letting it flow out of your mouth... gross.
II. A Gossiper May Be Described as a:
1. Liar. (Prov. 11:13; 18:8; 26:20, 22; Lev. 19:16.)
2. Big mouth. (1 Tim. 5:13; 2 Thess. 3:11; 1 Pet. 4:15.)
3. Meddler. (Deut. 2:5; 2 Kings 14:10; Prov. 17:14; 20:3, 19, 24; 26:17.)
4. Rumorer. (2 Kings 19:7; Isa. 37:7.)
5. Whisperer. (Prov. 16:28; Rom. 1:29,30; 2 Cor. 12:20.)
6. Mutterer. (Isa. 8:19; 59:3.)
7. Murmurer. (Ex. 15:24; Jude 16.)
8. Slanderer. (1 Tim. 3:11.)
9. PUNK (1 Chilly 1:23) - ha...
III. The Cause of Gossip.
1. Many simply have an urge to tell all the news they hear. A lack of discipline or self-control prohibits them from remaining quiet.
2. Others are jealous of certain people and therefore talk about them. This stems from personal insecurity.
3. Still others have a grudge against certain ones and consequently spread rumors about them.
4. And finally, some just have such a lame life that all they have left is trashin' someone else. pathetic.
IV. The Result of Gossip.
1. It makes a person worthless to the cause of Christ.
2. It ruins friendships that have existed for years.
3. It ruins many people's names and even their very lives.
4. It hurts the cause of Christ in more ways than one.
V. Replacing Gossip.
1. Practice the golden rule... sounds cheesy - so what! just do it!
2. Have a kind word to say about everyone or smile & say nothing.
3. Talk to your friends and family about spiritual/eternal stuff.
4. Always seek to catch others doing things right!
CONCLUSION:
1. Use the tongue to the glory of God.
2. Learn to control the tongue. (James 3.)
==================================
ok... so, that's it! listen, would you mind doing me a super huge favor?! IF you actually visit my blogsite and enjoy stuff like this, would you mind emailing me to say: "yeah, i like it and i read it" or, "nah, don't bother" -- email me: chillydog1@yahoo.com
6.23.2003
ok... i've just gotta praise God! i'm 7 hours away from boarding a plane to glasgow, scotland and then on to chicago... and then, eventually, home. yes!
my trip in belfast, northern ireland has been... well... amazing, awesome, incredible -- you get the picture! each time i've been here (7 times if your counting... and, i am) i've had great teams and each of them share in the foundational groundwork that allowed this team (my youngest ever) to ROCK belfast!! we planted a student outreach and a community church in 10 days! i think the staff here in belfast is bewildered and overjoyed with the results!
you know... i had a vision and a dream for this (along with my friend here, jonny - the director/pastor) and time after time we inched closer - then this time, things broke open wide! wow! God's timing is perfect - although at times it may seem way off but HE proved Himself again! man, i love HIM so much!
so... i'm away to pack... tears streaming down my face. why me? why here? how?? i don't know... but i'm so grateful to serve my King and be at the heart of His passion: missions! thank YOU for praying for me and reading these nocturnal ramblings! you're cool!
i'll write again from the states!
and by the way, i'm returning home on my 14th wedding anniversary! it's time for the jester to return to his Queen and three princesses! I HAVE A VIRTUOUS WOMAN OF WAR -- WOW!
ok... i'm really signing off now. peace.
my trip in belfast, northern ireland has been... well... amazing, awesome, incredible -- you get the picture! each time i've been here (7 times if your counting... and, i am) i've had great teams and each of them share in the foundational groundwork that allowed this team (my youngest ever) to ROCK belfast!! we planted a student outreach and a community church in 10 days! i think the staff here in belfast is bewildered and overjoyed with the results!
you know... i had a vision and a dream for this (along with my friend here, jonny - the director/pastor) and time after time we inched closer - then this time, things broke open wide! wow! God's timing is perfect - although at times it may seem way off but HE proved Himself again! man, i love HIM so much!
so... i'm away to pack... tears streaming down my face. why me? why here? how?? i don't know... but i'm so grateful to serve my King and be at the heart of His passion: missions! thank YOU for praying for me and reading these nocturnal ramblings! you're cool!
i'll write again from the states!
and by the way, i'm returning home on my 14th wedding anniversary! it's time for the jester to return to his Queen and three princesses! I HAVE A VIRTUOUS WOMAN OF WAR -- WOW!
ok... i'm really signing off now. peace.
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