2 Timothy 1 8 So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord... 9 who has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace..

1 Timothy 5 11 As for younger widows, do not put them on such a list. For when their sensual desires overcome their dedication to Christ, they want to marry. 12 Thus they bring judgment on themselves, because they have broken their first pledge. Young widows should not commit to remain unmarried and be supported by the Church Its good to remarry - so don’t promise not to Beware dependence

1 Timothy 5 13 Besides, they get into the habit of being idle and going about from house to house. And not only do they become idlers, but also gossips and busybodies who talk nonsense, saying things they ought not to. Watching what we say

“Know who you are” “Recognise and resist wrong ideas” “Guidance of homosexuality” “Encourage Prayer” “Fight the battle” “God wants all to be saved” “Character of a leader” “The Value of Women” “Godliness from Jesus” “Overcoming fear in faith” “Setting an example” “Scripture and gifting” “Care for other generations” “Dealing with Gossip”

Idleness 1 Timothy 5 13 Besides, they get into the habit of being idle and going about from house to house. And not only do they become idlers, but also gossips and busybodies who talk nonsense, saying things they ought not to. Watching what we say Having no purpose Unproductive

Busy-bodying Idleness 1 Timothy 5 13 Besides, they get into the habit of being idle and going about from house to house. And not only do they become idlers, but also gossips and busybodies who talk nonsense, saying things they ought not to. Watching what we say InterestingDeflects from self Unhealthy interest in the lives of others But leads to fear

1 Timothy 5 13 Besides, they get into the habit of being idle and going about from house to house. And not only do they become idlers, but also gossips and busybodies who talk nonsense, saying things they ought not to. Busy-bodying Idleness Watching what we say InterestingDeflects from self Superiority Unhealthy interest in the lives of others But leads to fear

Busy-bodying Idleness Gossip 1 Timothy 5 13 Besides, they get into the habit of being idle and going about from house to house. And not only do they become idlers, but also gossips and busybodies who talk nonsense, saying things they ought not to. Watching what we say Talking about the lives of others

“Whoever gossips to you will gossip about you.” Spanish Proverb

Busy-bodying Idleness Gossip 1 Timothy 5 13 Besides, they get into the habit of being idle and going about from house to house. And not only do they become idlers, but also gossips and busybodies who talk nonsense, saying things they ought not to. Watching what we say Talking about the lives of others Reputations changed Faults exaggerated Faults over emphasised Faults created

Busy-bodying Idleness Gossip 1 Timothy 5 13 Besides, they get into the habit of being idle and going about from house to house. And not only do they become idlers, but also gossips and busybodies who talk nonsense, saying things they ought not to. Watching what we say Talking about the lives of others Reputations changed Embarrassment caused FearShame Secrecy

Idleness Busy-bodying Gossip 1 Timothy 5 13 Besides, they get into the habit of being idle and going about from house to house. And not only do they become idlers, but also gossips and busybodies who talk nonsense, saying things they ought not to. Watching what we say Reputations changed Embarrassment caused Responses hyped Talking about the lives of others

In the course of your conversation each day, Think twice, be careful of what you may say; Your remarks will be heard by a listening ear, You may be surprised what people will hear. Things that you innocently try to portray, Can be changed, exaggerated along the way; Stories change for the worse as they’re retold. So keep any questionable remarks "on hold." Let me give you some very sound advice? When you are speaking, say something nice; Say good things, regardless of who is around, If you have nothing good to say, don't utter a sound. Henry Lesser, Teamwork, Darnell Corporation. Adapted

Busy-bodying Idleness Gossip 1 Timothy 5 13 Besides, they get into the habit of being idle and going about from house to house. And not only do they become idlers, but also gossips and busybodies who talk nonsense, saying things they ought not to. Watching what we say Nonsense Talk Saying what is untrue Rumour Speculation Lies

Busy-bodying Idleness Gossip Saying wrong things 1 Timothy 5 13 Besides, they get into the habit of being idle and going about from house to house. And not only do they become idlers, but also gossips and busybodies who talk nonsense, saying things they ought not to. Watching what we say Nonsense Talk Saying what God does not want us to say

Quarrelling Busy-bodying Idleness Gossip Saying wrong things 1 Timothy 5 13 Besides, they get into the habit of being idle and going about from house to house. And not only do they become idlers, but also gossips and busybodies who talk nonsense, saying things they ought not to. Watching what we say Nonsense Talk 1 Timothy 6 4 they are conceited and understand nothing. They have an unhealthy interest in controversies and quarrels about words that result in envy, strife, malicious talk, evil suspicions Needing to be right Needing to win Needing to have the last word

Quarrelling Busy-bodying Envy Idleness Gossip Saying wrong things 1 Timothy 5 13 Besides, they get into the habit of being idle and going about from house to house. And not only do they become idlers, but also gossips and busybodies who talk nonsense, saying things they ought not to. Watching what we say Nonsense Talk 1 Timothy 6 4 they are conceited and understand nothing. They have an unhealthy interest in controversies and quarrels about words that result in envy, strife, malicious talk, evil suspicions Desiring bad for others because we think they are happier than us

Quarrelling Busy-bodying Envy Idleness Gossip Saying wrong things 1 Timothy 5 13 Besides, they get into the habit of being idle and going about from house to house. And not only do they become idlers, but also gossips and busybodies who talk nonsense, saying things they ought not to. Watching what we say Nonsense Talk 1 Timothy 6 4 they are conceited and understand nothing. They have an unhealthy interest in controversies and quarrels about words that result in envy, strife, malicious talk, evil suspicions Malicious Talk Use words to hurt or inspire others to hurt

Quarrelling Busy-bodying Envy Idleness Gossip Saying wrong things 1 Timothy 5 13 Besides, they get into the habit of being idle and going about from house to house. And not only do they become idlers, but also gossips and busybodies who talk nonsense, saying things they ought not to. Watching what we say Nonsense Talk 1 Timothy 6 4 they are conceited and understand nothing. They have an unhealthy interest in controversies and quarrels about words that result in envy, strife, malicious talk, evil suspicions Malicious Talk Suspicion Believing bad things about others that are unproved

Quarrelling Busy-bodying Envy Idleness Gossip Saying wrong things 1 Timothy 5 13 Besides, they get into the habit of being idle and going about from house to house. And not only do they become idlers, but also gossips and busybodies who talk nonsense, saying things they ought not to. Watching what we say Nonsense Talk Malicious Talk Suspicion 1 Timothy 6 20 Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to your care. Turn away from godless chatter and the opposing ideas of what is falsely called knowledge. Words that God would not use Conversations without God

If all the sleeping folks will wake up, and all the lukewarm folks will fire up, and all the disgruntled folks will cheer up, all the estranged folks will make up, and all the gossiping folks will shut up, and all the Christians will stand up, and all the church members will pray up, and if the Saviour of all will be lifted up... then we can have the greatest renewal this world has ever known.

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Watching what we say When angry... Guidelines Double check you have understood rightly Wait When talking about someone Only speak positive Only say what you would want said of you Be the last person to speak Say nothing to turn others to our side Prioritise encouragement

Watching what we say Would I say (send) what I say (send) to Jesus? Challenges Do I want my words to hurt? Is my interest in others masking things I need to deal with in myself? Am I purposeful or idle?

1 Timothy 5 14 So I counsel younger widows to marry, to have children, to manage their homes and to give the enemy no opportunity for slander. 15 Some have in fact already turned away to follow Satan. 16 If any woman who is a believer has widows in her care, she should continue to help them and not let the church be burdened with them, so that the church can help those widows who are really in need.