James 3:6 [NIV]

Ephesians 4:31-32 [MSG]

2 Corinthians 12:20-21 [NIV]

Proverbs 25:23 [KJV]

Back-biting is the coward's approach to problem solving.

Matthew 12:30

Proverbs 18:21

1) A bad mouth reveals a bad heart.

Matthew 12:33-37

2) Three categories of back-biting:

(i) Rumors & gossip

1 Timothy 5:13

Matthew 11:13

(ii) Arguments & lies

Titus 3:1-5, 9-10

(iii) Hurtful truths

How to avoid:

A) Refuse to be a partaker

Ephesians 5:11

1 Timothy 4:7

Titus 3:10

B) Live by the Spirit and love

Galatians 5:14-16

3) Meditate on the good things

Philippians 4:8

Proverbs 11:11-13

Isaiah 29:20-21

James 3:9-12

There is always something good to dwell on!