Proverbs 17:9

He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.

• Gossip
• Love
• Forgiveness
• Friendship
• Peace

Love covers a multitude of offenses. Instead of repeating a matter or allowing conflicts to fester, love seeks peace and reconciliation. Gossip can create divisions, tear down relationships, and destroy trust. However, love fosters understanding, forgiveness, and healing. When we choose to cover an offense with love, we are choosing to protect the bond of friendship and pursue peace. This verse teaches us that true love doesn’t expose or exploit weaknesses but seeks to heal and restore. In friendships, it’s important to approach disagreements with grace, remembering that no one is perfect, and we all have areas in need of growth. Repeating a matter can deepen wounds and cause unnecessary division, but love leads us to handle offenses with care and humility. This doesn't mean ignoring wrongs, but rather choosing a path of restoration over division. By cultivating love, we can protect and strengthen our relationships, creating an environment where peace thrives.

• lying

• birthdays

• desire

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  Proverbs 26:20

  Without wood a fire goes out; without a gossip a quarrel dies down.

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  Proverbs 18:8

  The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to the inmost parts.

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  James 1:26

  If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart.

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  Proverbs 11:13

  A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.

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