If you research the character of piranhas, you’ll see that they prefer darkness. The darker the better. And they like to hide behind grasses, or in this case, the kitchen. If placed in an aquarium in odd numbers, Piranhas will even gobble up the odd one. 

What Does the Bible Have to Say About Gossip? 

The King James Version of the Bible refers to gossips as “talebearers.” Proverbs 11:13 says that they reveal secrets, and Proverbs 18:8 and 26:22 say that “The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.” The New Living Translation says rumors sink deep into the heart. Proverbs 16:28 says, " . . . a gossip separates close friends."

I believe that gossip can be rooted in fear and various forms of selfishness, including unforgiveness, anger, arrogance, jealousy and feelings of inadequacy.  James 3: 16 says that where there’s envy and selfish ambition, there’s every evil practice. I Peter 2:1 tells us to rid ourselves of all malice, envy and slander. Galatians 5:19 says that jealousy is an act of sinful nature, and people “who live like this will not inherit the Kingdom of God.” Romans 1:29-30 has a few things to say about gossiping too, describing it as a form of wickedness. Proverbs 6:12-15 tells us that disaster will overtake those with a corrupt mouth. Psalm 34:13 tells us to keep our tongues from evil. Leviticus 19:16 says, “Do not spread slanderous gossip among your people.” Let us also remember that slander and defamation are illegal. 

Yes, there is power in the tongue.   

Interesting how the enemy can use even Christians to do his dirty deeds when we are willing. The Bible says that we cannot serve two masters. We choose each day—intentionally or unintentionally—who we will serve.  2 Timothy 2:16 says, “Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly.”