2009-07-16T09:41:16-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/rumors/ http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%2011:13&version=NIV 2009-07-16T09:41:16-05:00 The Bible is quite clear that gossip and rumor-spreading are negative and ungodly acts. This proverb states it simply, and contrasts the gossiper with a godly person who faithfully keeps secrets that are entrusted to him. http://hutchcraft.com/A-Word-With-You/Your-Hindrances/How-to-End-the-War-You-re-In-4817 2008-08-19T17:21:18-05:00 Conflicts often result from misunderstanding the other person's motives or actions. The only way to avoid that is to do what these ancient Jews did. Go directly to the person or persons involved and let them explain what they're thinking. Don't go on hearsay, second-hand information, rumors, or your suppositions.