A Different form of Gossip

Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 5:19-20

Yesterday, I read an anonymous letter that I would call a hit and run. It was filled with criticism. No word of encouragement. No word of love.

I have to say that it really didn't bother me at all. I figure that someone who writes an anonymous letter has some issues. The issue is not with me but with them.

This is just a different form of gossip. I have always said that if you can't say something to someones face then it is better not to say it at all.

I don't think Jesus would be in the business of writing anonymous letters. Imagine Jesus writing an anonymous letter to the Pharisees or the money changers in the temple.

Matthew 18 directs us that if a brother sins against us, that we are to go to them and show them their sin. Not hide behind an anonymous letter.

When we can confront each other with the truth in love is when we know that we have grown in maturity of faith. Please don't send me another anonymous letter because I have got the perfect place for them. My garbage can!

I heard a great message this past week. If you were to add up all the words you spoke this week. Positive and Negative. Which side would win out? Or how about all the words you spoke in relation to another person. Positive and Negative. Which side would win out?

God directs us to speak words of encouragement with a song on our heart. To always put the best construction on everything.

Lord, help me to be complimentary and encouraging this week. Amen.