Expert: Pastor Don Carpenter - 11/28/2006

Question
I know there is a scripture but I can't find it right now, Could you tell me where the scripture says not to meddle into other people affairs,or similar to that.

Answer
Hi Ruth Ann

Thanks for this great question.  I think that I have found some verses along those lines, specifically addressing those who would spread gossip and slander.

2 Thessalonians 3:11
11 For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.
The King James Version, (Cambridge: Cambridge) 1769.

1 Timothy 5:13
13 And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.
The King James Version, (Cambridge: Cambridge) 1769.

Leviticus 19:16
16 Thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people: neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbour: I am the LORD.
The King James Version, (Cambridge: Cambridge) 1769.

Proverbs 11:13
13 A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.  

The King James Version, (Cambridge: Cambridge) 1769.

Proverbs 18:8
8 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.    

The King James Version, (Cambridge: Cambridge) 1769.

Proverbs 20:19
19 He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.  

The King James Version, (Cambridge: Cambridge) 1769.

Proverbs 26:20-22
20 Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.    21 As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife. 22 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.  

The King James Version, (Cambridge: Cambridge) 1769.

I hope that these help you.

In Christ
Pastor Don