Not Talking Behind Backs
"Do not speak evil of one another, brethren."James 4:11
Reflection
Talking behind someone’s back seems harmless and destroys more friendships than open arguments. If you cannot say it to their face, better not say it.
Prayer
Father, guard my tongue about my friends. Amen!
Talk about it as a family
- Why does talking behind someone's back hurt friendships?
- What should we do if others start gossiping?
- How can you speak well of people?
5-minute activity
Play the whisper game: pass a sentence around and see how it changes. Talk about how gossip twists things. Then each person says something good about a friend. Read James 4:11.