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The risks of disclosing too much information
are high. A thoughtless word might cause a
needless sinking.
sinking.

private... privileged knowledge about people
and then proceed to disclose such information
to people who do not have our best interest or
welfare at heart.

Gossip often masquerades as concern for
someone else.
Rumors become more acceptable when
they are disguised/masked as noble reasons.
A gossiper frequently tries to seem helpful.
Anyone who is genuinely concerned about
another person will not desire to “Stir the pot”,
incite conflict, or put another on blast!
"He who wanders about like a gossip betrays
secrets; therefore, do not associate with one
who flatters with his words,"
says Proverbs 20:19.




Unfortunately, people with loose lips don't spend
much time collecting facts. They usually spread
harmful, one-sided disinformation which is toxic
second or third hand chatter.




Gossip is distinguished from sharing information
in two ways:
1. Intent: Gossipers commonly struggle with their
own issues and use gossip to divert attention away
from what is going on within themselves.
They want to boost themselves up by focusing on
and spreading harmful or scandalous, false information
about someone else's flaws, embarrassments, and/or
tragedies; yet, they cannot back up their assertions
with facts.
They like making others appear terrible and elevating
themselves as some type of information repository.
2. The nature of the information shared:
Gossipers gossip about the faults and inadequacies
of others, or divulge potentially humiliating or
unpleasant facts about others' life without their
knowledge or permission.
Some claim they are not being malicious and
they mean no harm; but, it is still gossip.
Gossip can destroy
one's reputation.
A gossip cannot be a gossip unless there is
someone willing to listen.
Avoid people who gossip.
If you can't avoid them, find a means to divert
the issue or make the gossiper aware of the
dangers of what they're saying.
Don't give a habitual gossiper the satisfaction
of trying to inform you.
When they try to gossip change the subject
or get away from them.

Proverbs 11:13 gives us some straight talk about, loose lips.
"A gossip reveals secrets, but he who is of a faithful spirit
conceals a matter."
Let us move away from
all of the negativity found in gossiping
and focus on something more edifying.Don't let your careless talk help the enemy.
It is best to flip the script and change the topic of the
conversation.
Otherwise... it's best to walk away
or explain that you are not interested
in hearing that type of talk.
In order to reach the root of our
Think, speak, think.
Simple and minor infractions in the right channels
can create, when blabbed,
major incidents.
Nobody likes leaks.
You have to ask yourself about the repercussions
of being loose lipped.
Be on guard...
"We fight an enemy that never sleeps."
"Loose lips sink ships"
is an English idiom of American origin
meaning "beware of unguarded talk".
The phrase originated on
propaganda posters during World War II.
"Loose lips sink ships"
phrase was coined as a slogan during WWII
as part of the US Office of War Informations attempt
to limit the possibility
of people inadvertently giving useful information
to enemy spies.
The slogan was actually 'Loose Lips Might Sink Ships.
This was one of several similar slogans
which all came under the campaigns basic message -
'Careless Talk Costs Lives'.
It is an admonition to avoid careless talk in general.
Don't talk carelessly
because you don't know who is listening.
We must avoid careless talk.
You never know who is going to hear what you say
and how they will use and twist what they hear.
Let us always remember and never forget:
"Loose lips sink ships."
The British equivalent used variations on the phrase
"Keep mum". "Keep mum" means to remain silent,
especially so as not to reveal a secret.
Zip it!
"Be Quiet",
as in
"zip your mouth shut".
We must protect our conversations...
they can be disastrous;
loose talk is direct delivery to the enemy.
The sharp ears of the enemy are always listening
for scraps of information.
If we listen carefully and hold our tongues,
we don't make problems worse
or speak words we regret.
Take note of this reminder:
Let us stop gossiping!