Gossip is so unbelievably attractive and it tastes so good….hmmmm. Most of us deal in gossip all the time. “Have you heard what happened to …?”

Taking it up a notch, I would argue that we have ‘commoditized’ gossip. We have mass wide scale gossip that’s a billion dollar industry. Like our choice of magazines. While standing in the checkout aisle of the grocery store we flip through the pages of what the celebrities are doing. Ever notice that the celebrity magazines are sold right next to the candy? …get the connection?

We consume gossip and its right next to the candy. It taste great and gives us that little buzz. It is not a healthy meal and it doesn’t ultimately sustain us. We don’t even think of these magazines of gossip. The things we consume say something about us; our cravings, our hearts, what we value and what brings us joy.

What are you consuming?

Do you take great joy in gossip?

Ephesians 4:29 tells us ‘Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.’

Check out the video, it’s interesting way to illustrate.