Jeremiah TiptonFounder in president of David Hernandez ministries

Sins of the Tongue

9 May 2026 · 1 min

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In this brief didactic talk, the speaker identifies three specific sins that arise from how we use our words: complaint, lying, and gossip. For each, he explains why it is harmful and offers a corrective principle. Complaining is framed as a darkness that should be replaced with praise and gratitude. Lying is described as a breach of character, urging truth spoken gently and lovingly, avoiding exaggeration, understatement, or deceptive omission. Gossip is defined broadly to include both negative talk behind someone's back and the betrayal of confidences, with a call to speak well of others and become a trustworthy confidant. The overall purpose is to encourage listeners to cultivate speech that reflects integrity, kindness, and respect.

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Here are three sins that we can commit by what we speak. Number one, complaint. Everything we do ought to be done without complaining. By refusing to complain, we shine as bright lights in a dark world. Replace your complaining with praise, entitlement with gratitude. Number two, lying. Your word is only as reliable as your character. Don't exaggerate. Don't make understatements. Don't omit information with the intent to deceive. Just speak truth with. Gentleness and love. Number 3, gossip. Gossip isn't just speaking negatively of someone behind their back. It's also sharing what someone confided in you. Don't speak evil of others. Talk good behind their backs. And don't be a chatterer. Be someone who others can confide in without fear of having their secrets shared with others to whom they did not entrust them.