gossip

In today's gospel we here JEsus speak of what to do when someone wrongs you.

Now that should peak our interest.
What do we do when someone wrongs us?

Well, amazingly enough JEsus doesn't say we should gossip!

"If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone..."

In other words, suck it up and be a "man" about it and take care of it. There is no reason to spread it around and let everyone else know without first letting the person involved know first and foremost.

Then JEsus says if this doesn't work get a few other guys to go along, as witnesses. In other words, bring some back up that might be able to better ease the transition of restitution and forgiveness.


If this doesn't work then get the church involved...that is let the priest know and invite him in on the conversation. Hopefully this will keep what is confidential, confidential and not harm others or their reputation.

Lastly, if all else fails, treat them as tax collector or Gentile. THis i always understood as treat them not as outcast but as those in need of the goodnews, thus offering them Christian charity.


Never does he mention gossip.

I found a insightful article on gossip i thought might be helpful for all of us...here is the link and if you like it please gossip and get the news out....click the word gossip for the link->Gossip