Old Grandad told me 114 times to quit that Evil Speak

Whisky Review: Old Grandad 114

Topic: “The Cure of Evil Speaking”

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Show Notes:

What is Evil Speak?

• • Wesley says, “saying anything bad about someone when they are not present—even if it is true”
    • Gossip, slander, criticism, and spreading rumors. 
    • Intent matters: If the goal is to damage someone’s reputation, it's sinful.
• Why is Evil Speaking Wrong?
  • It harms relationships–divides friends, families, and churches.
  • It misrepresents Christ
  • It violates biblical commands–”Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.” Eph. 4:29.
  • It reveals a heart issue–pride, jealousy, or bitterness– “Out of abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.” Matthew 12:34
• The Cure: Wesley’s 3 Step Plan–Matthew 18:15-18
  • Go to Them Alone: (Gal. 6:1)
    • Confront the person privately with love–not to win, but to heal. 
  • Take One or Two Others: (Col. 4:6)
    • If they won’t listen, bring a couple of trusted friends–not a mob–to sort it out fairly. 
  • Tell it to the church:
    • Last Resort: involve the community. If they still resist, step back—and set boundaries. 
• Why it Matters & What Does This Look Like Today:
  • Wesley was trying to stop the cycle.
    • Refuse to hear gossip, and it dies.
  • When it's okay.
    • Speak evil only to prevent harm but sparingly, like medicine. 
  • Unity and Witness:
    • Ties to Jesus’ prayer in John 17. Christians united in love and showed the world. 
  • The Workplace
    • Changing the topic
  • Online
    • To correct or not correct?
  • Family
    • Change the topic?
    • Change the scene