What Is Wrong With Talking About Other People

Talking about other people can hurt you and them Even if you meant no harm You could be guilty of a serious sin called, “calumny.” If you believe the negative reports you hear about others without verifying the facts You will be guilty of rash judgment False reports contributed to Jesus’ condemnation and death Having suffered from them One can imagine that Jesus takes a dim view of calumny and rash judgment “Detraction” Another serious sin that involves disclosing someone’s faults or misdeeds to listeners who didn’t know about them Without an objectively good reason Such a disclosure almost always impacts a reputation Rather than risk hurting someone or sinning yourself Follow grandma’s wise advise “If you don’t have anything nice to say don’t say anything at all.”