The Silent Killers – Matthew 15:19-20

Not all sins shout. Some whisper. In Matthew 15:19-20, Jesus warns us about sins of the heart—like gossip and slander—that can quietly erode our integrity and relationships while going unnoticed by the world.

In this episode, we confront the subtle but destructive nature of gossip:

• Why it’s not just “venting” or “sharing concerns”
• How it damages both the person spoken about and the one speaking
• The heart work required to stop gossip at the source

Reflection Questions:

• Have you spoken about someone more than you’ve spoken to them?
• What’s fueling your urge to speak negatively about others?
• Would you say those same words if Jesus were sitting beside you?

Challenge:
Commit to 24 hours of zero negative speech about others. Use that time to bring frustrations and concerns to God in prayer—and when truth must be spoken, let it be with love and restoration as the goal.