When malicious gossip or slander is passed along, the humanity of three people is thereby diminished .... the one who repeats the gossip, the one who listens to the gossip, and the one who is the subject of the gossip. When a person refrains from gossiping or tale-bearing, the angels rejoice from up above.
Posted by Barbie on 2/5/2003, 5:42 pm, in reply to "Never thought I could be ashamed of family..."
Hey pumpkin - I am sorry you have been dealing with so much with your family. I think we all could fill a message board with stories about our families. But oh, no excuse for what happened with you. I have always so disliked the use of that s---- word and I find it more than offensive when I hear either a man or a woman saying it. I think maybe your younger brothers were just mimicking your older brother. Always remember sweetheart, you are a lady, you will always be a lady, and you should be addressed as such. Your brothers need to be reminded of that, gently but firmly. And if their disrespectful behavior continues, it is their sin, not yours. I think the world of you, kiddo, we all do, and you are welcome to post about this or anything else whenever you wish. Lots of love.
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WHOEVER GUARDS HIS MOUTH AND TONGUE KEEPS HIS SOUL FROM TROUBLES (Proverbs 21:23)