Wat leert de Bijbel over roddelen?

What does the Bible say about gossip and sharing others’ private information? The Scriptures speak clearly about the dangers of loose speech and the importance of guarding our tongues. The book of Proverbs, in particular, offers much wisdom on this matter. Proverbs 11:13 tells us, “A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.” Here we see that discretion is linked to trustworthiness – a vital quality in any relationship. The apostle Paul also warns against gossip…