Daily Devotional
Rumour Mongering
Text:Exodus 23:1
“You shall not spread a false report. You shall not join hands with a wicked man to be a malicious witness.”
Message
A rumour monger is person who spreads rumors. His act is rumormongering.
Rumour mongers suffers from character deficit.
The synonyms for rumormonger includes babbler, blabbermouth, busybody, chatterbox, chatterer, flibbertigibbet, gossiper, gossipmonger, informer, meddler, newsmonger, parrot, prattler, scandal monger, snoop, tabby, talebearer, taleteller, tattle, tattler, tattletale, telltale, and whisperer.
Oxford dictionary defines rumour as unsubstantiated, often false stories that spread through a community person to person by word of mouth in a manner rather similar to the spread of communicable diseases.
A rumor is a story or piece of information that may or may not be true, but that people are talking about.
What does I heard a rumour mean?
It means an interesting story or piece of news that may or may not be true, that spreads quickly from person to person.
‘Rumor has it’ is an expression used when suggesting you might have heard something or read about something that is taking place now or in the future. A rumor is not a fact.
What does the Bible say about rumor mongering?
On the one hand, Scripture speaks strongly against gossip. Romans 1:29; 2 Corinthians 12:20 – Both differentiate gossip from slander and condemn it as the result of a depraved mind, unfitting for Christians. 1 Timothy 5:13; 2 Thessalonians 3:11 – Both condemn “busybodies” who “speak about things not proper to mention.”
Is rumour the same as gossip?
Gossip refers to talking about someone or something with another person or a group of persons. A rumour refers to spreading specific information about someone or something that has not been verified.
Someone who spreads rumors is also a Gossiper.
A Gossiper is a person given to gossiping and divulging personal information about others. synonyms: gossip, gossipmonger, newsmonger, rumormonger.
What is the personality of a gossip person?
They have a sadistic personality. Emotional sadism- someone who comes off as harsh, aggressive, intimidating, or demeaning is rooted in gossip. This type of character enjoys knowing that someone else is experiencing pain or misfortune, delighted that it’s not happening to them.
What are the types of rumors?
Rumors and gossip have long been popular topics in literature. Social scientists have even studied the topic and defined four main types of rumor: wish rumors; fear or bogey rumors; wedge-driving or aggressive rumors; and anticipatory rumors. In general, people believe rumor and gossip are synonymous.
Why is gossip toxic?
“The weight of both research and the experiences of those who have been its targets… says clearly that gossip can hurt relationships, create a climate of fear and resentment, all of which feeds stress like humid air feeds a storm.
How to stop gossiping?
Just say no. Turn down invitations to pick others apart. Try changing the subject when a friend wants to have a bad-mouthing session. Ask them (tactfully) to talk about something else, and tell them that you’re trying to break yourself of the negative gossip habit. You’ll find that many people will actually thank you.
How do you tell someone to stop gossiping about you?
Say something polite yet direct, like: “Hey. I want you to know that I don’t appreciate the things you’ve been saying about me. Please stop.” Then, just walk away—this person doesn’t deserve your time. Ignore any insults you hear as you’re walking away.
Are you a rumourmonger or Gossiper? Cease today.