The Good News

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “‘But the righteous man shall live by faith.’” Romans 1:16-17

“Have you heard the latest?” How often has this question preceded the juiciest of stories concerning someone else’s life? Wouldn’t it be refreshing actually to hear some great news about someone instead of the latest defaming gossip?

There is some great news we can share which would set people’s minds on a whole different path That is the good news of the gospel. That is what the word gospel means: “good news.”

Let’s take a look at the difference between gossip and the gospel:
- Gossip is shared because it is interesting. The gospel is shared because of its utmost importance.       
- Gossip leads to the bondage of a habit while the gospel leads to freedom from bondage.
- Gossip is demoralizing while the gospel leads to righteousness.
- Gossip tends to be done in order to set one’s self above others while the gospel develops the heart of a servant.
- Gossip develops severity, harshness, the coldness toward others while the gospel develops compassion, humility, and genuine, warm concern for others.
- Gossip drives a person inward while the gospel draws one outward!

Make a habit of sharing the good news of the gospel of Jesus with others. It’s what they need to hear, want to hear, ought to hear.   

Plant a little gossip, and you will reap a harvest of regret.