Shocking information is interesting...but it hurts the soul

Shocking information is interesting…but it hurts the soul

Tuesday, July 19th, 2016

Let’s face it, shocking information is interesting. But, it is wrong to entertain it.

If we don’t spread gossip or talk negatively about others, yet find ourselves in the position of hearing it, how can that hurt us personally?

10 reasons why even just listening to gossip or unjust detraction is harmful to our spiritual well-being.

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