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1 Kings 18:17-21 17 Then it happened, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said to him ,"Is that you, O troubler of Israel?"  18 And he answered, "I have not troubled Israel, but you and your father's house have, in that you have forsaken the commandments of the Lord and have followed the Baals. 19 Now therefore, send and gather all Israel to me on Mount Carmel, the four hundred and fifty prophets of Baal, and the four hundred prophets of Asherah, who eat at Jezebel's table."   20 So Ahab sent for all the children of Israel, and gathered the prophets together on Mount Carmel. 21 And Elijah came to all the people, and said, "How long will you falter between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow Him; but if Baal, follow him." But the people answered him not a word. God’s men, God’s true prophets have always been seen as troublemakers. Time does not allow us but if it did I could show you many passages throughout scripture where God’s men were seen as t...

 This is an "amen" or "ouch" writing so reader beware. Romans chapter 1 What a perfect, yet sobering, picture of the world we live in today! Paul opens the chapter with "wicked people who suppress the truth". Sound familiar? This chapter gives a list of things that are vile and wicked. You cannot read this chapter and condone certain life styles. However, I find it poignant that the last item cited, after all the "big" sins, is GOSSIP. This shows us how seriously God takes the sin of gossip. He knows that gossip will destroy individuals and has the potential to destroy a church.  How is gossip disguised? Venting, sharing, concern, speculating and, yes, even prayer requests can be gossip.  (i.e. Pray for John Doe. I think he's drinking again.) Think before you speak: T - Is it true? Completely true? (I say all the time, "If you quote me quote me verbatim or don't quote me at all.) Don't make things bigger than they are. Don't ...