Why God Hates Gossip
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Quiz – Why God Hates Gossip
- What is the primary reason why God hates gossip?
A. It leads to discord and division
B. It causes people to be untrustworthy
C. It spreads lies and falsehoods
D. It is a sin of slander and slanderous speech - What is the ultimate consequence of gossiping?
A. It leads to hatred and enmity
B. It breaks relationships and harms reputations
C. It creates a lack of trust among people
D. It brings dishonor to God - What is the difference between gossip and constructive criticism?
A. Gossip is malicious and does not seek to help, while constructive criticism seeks to help
B. Constructive criticism is never hurtful, whereas gossip is always hurtful
C. Constructive criticism is always truthful, whereas gossip is often false
D. Gossip is always negative, while constructive criticism is always positive - How can gossip be damaging to a person’s character?
A. It causes them to be untrustworthy
B. It makes them appear to lack integrity
C. It makes them look untrustworthy to others
D. It results in them getting a bad reputation - What is a key factor in helping to avoid gossip?
A. Not listening to rumors
B. Not speaking about other people
C. Not repeating stories about others
D. Not believing everything you hear - What is one of the biggest temptations when it comes to gossip?
A. To spread rumors
B. To take pleasure in hearing gossip
C. To believe what is being said
D. To use it as a way to gain popularity - What does the Bible say about how to respond to gossip?
A. If gossip is heard, it should be ignored
B. If gossip is heard, it should be confronted
C. If gossip is heard, it should be reported
D. If gossip is heard, it should be spread - What is the best way to handle gossip?
A. Refuse to listen to it
B. Confront the gossipers
C. Report the gossipers to the authorities
D. Pray for the person who is being gossiped about - What is the most important thing to remember when it comes to gossip?
A. Gossip is always wrong
B. Gossip can be hurtful
C. Gossip can destroy reputations
D. Gossip can never be taken back - What is an example of a situation where gossip could be considered acceptable?
A. When a person is being wronged
B. When a person is being slandered
C. When a person is being gossiped about
D. When a person is being ridiculed - What does Proverbs 16:28 say about gossip?
A. A whisperer separates close friends
B. A whisperer separates the wise from the foolish
C. A whisperer spreads secrets
D. A whisperer spreads lies - What is an example of a situation where gossip could be considered unacceptable?
A. When a person is being wronged
B. When a person is being slandered
C. When a person is being gossiped about
D. When a person is being ridiculed - What does God consider to be the worst type of gossip?
A. Slanderous gossip
B. Malicious gossip
C. Destructive gossip
D. False gossip - What does Proverbs 18:8 say about gossip?
A. The words of a whisperer are like deep waters
B. The words of a whisperer are like swords
C. The words of a whisperer are like a snare
D. The words of a whisperer are as treasures - What does Proverbs 26:20 say about gossip?
A. Where there is no wood, the fire goes out
B. Where there is no talebearer, the strife ceases
C. Where there is no whisperer, the contention ceases
D. Where there is no gossip, the quarreling ceases
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